In anxious parent calls you that her 5- month -old child has still no teeth in his mouth then you should_____________?
Correct answer: B. Tell her that it is normal at this age
- A. Call and do radiographic survey
- B. Tell her that it is normal at this age
- C. Child has retarded growth
- D. Systemic problem
Explanation
The first primary tooth commonly erupts around six months, but normal eruption may occur earlier or later, so a toothless five-month-old is not abnormal. No radiograph or systemic investigation is indicated solely for this finding.
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