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Chapter 18 Primary Dentition

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When does mineralization of primary teeth begin?   13-16 weeks during utero.  
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When do primary teeth start to calcify?   18-20 weeks  
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What is the first primary tooth to erupt?   mand. central incisors  
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When does the first primary tooth erupt?   6-10 months  
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How long does it take the primary dentition to complete?   2-3 years  
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What are inter proximal spaces?   spaces between the primary teeth necessary for proper alignment of future permanent dentition.  
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Where are the most common spaces?   Between primary max. lateral and canine. Between primary mand. canine and first molar.  
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Can teeth erupt into the oral cavity decayed?   Yes.  
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How does the permanent tooth erupt?   Lingually to the primary tooth.  
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Why are primary teeth whiter than permanent teeth?   The primary teeth have increased opacity of the enamel- covers the yellow color of the dentin.  
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What is the crown to root ratio of primary teeth?   Roots are narrower and longer than the crown on primary teeth.  
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Primary Incisor vs Permanent Incisors.   Primary resemble permanent successors, but primary has a more prominent cervical ridge on both labial and lingual surface. Same arch position.  
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Primary Canines vs. Permanet Canines   Resemble the outline of their permanent successors, primary has a more prominent cervical ridge.  
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Primary Molars vs Permanent Molars   Have similar arch position, function, and general shape has permanent. Primary has a prominent cervical ridge on buccal surfaces.  
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Clinical Considerations for primary dentition.   Being supervised homewares as early as possible  
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When should a childs first dental appointment be?   Within 6 months of the eruption of the first primary tooth, but no later than 12 months of age.  
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Early Childhood Caries   Baby bottle tooth decay- acute caries  
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