A new tooth is erupting in the mouth of a one and a half year old child. This tooth is most likely to be a decidous___________?
Correct answer: A. Maxillary canine
- A. Maxillary canine
- B. Mandibular lateral incisor
- C. Maxillary lateral incisor
- D. Maxillary central incisor
Explanation
The primary maxillary canine usually erupts at about 16 to 20 months, matching a child aged one and a half years. The primary incisors generally erupt earlier, while the canine is a later primary tooth.
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