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The Dentitions
Primary Dentition
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​Formation of the primary teeth begins in utero
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A full primary dentition consists of 20 teeth (central and lateral incisors, canines, and first and second molars).
(Wilkins, 2017, page 270)
Mixed Dentition
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The mixed or transitional dentition when primary teeth are being exfoliated and permanent teeth move in to take their places occurs between the ages of 6 and 12 years
(Wilkins, 2017, page 270 - 271)
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Mineralization of the permanent teeth starts at birth and continues into adolescence
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Roots normally are completed by 3 years after eruption.
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Consists of 32 teeth (central and lateral incisors, canines, first and second premolars, and first, second, and third molars).
(Wilkins, 2017, page 271)
Permanent Dentition
TOOTH DEVELOPMENT & ERUPTION PATTERNS
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