While charting the dentition of a child, the pedodontist finds that the following teeth are present in all the four quadrants; permanent central incisor , permanent lateral incisor , decidous cuspid , decidous first molar, decidous 2nd molar and permanent 1st molar. The eruptive pattern may be considered most nearly normal for a child aged_____________?
Correct answer: A. 7-10 years
- A. 7-10 years
- B. 3-6 years
- C. 11-14 years
- D. 15- 18 years
Explanation
This is the typical early mixed dentition: permanent incisors and first molars have erupted, while the primary canines and molars are still present. That pattern is most consistent with approximately 7 to 10 years.
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