The usual order of appearance of the primary teeth in the mouth is____________?
Correct answer: C. Central incisors, lateral incisors, first molars canines, second molars
- A. Central incisors, first molars, lateral incisors, second molars, canines
- B. Central incisors, lateral incisors, canines, second molars, first molars
- C. Central incisors, lateral incisors, first molars canines, second molars
- D. Central incisors, lateral incisors, first molars second molars, canines
Explanation
The usual primary eruption sequence is central incisors, lateral incisors, first molars, canines, and second molars. Thus, the first molars appear before the canines, making option c correct.
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