Learn about the form and function of primary and permanent teeth, dental terminology, tooth identification systems, eruption dates, and sequence of eruption. This topic is essential for dental students to understand the characteristics and functions of different types of teeth.

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Which type of teeth begin calcification before birth?

Deciduous teeth

What is the sequence of eruption for developing teeth?

A - B - D - C - E

By the age of 2 years, which type of teeth are all deciduous teeth erupted?

Mandibular teeth

At what age do the first permanent molars begin calcification?

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Which type of teeth precede the maxillary ones of the same type in eruption?

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Tooth Development

Primary incisors begin calcification before birth.
The sequence of eruption for developing teeth is: • Lower two central incisors • Upper two central incisors • Lower two lateral incisors • Upper two lateral incisors • Upper four canines • Lower four canines • First molars • Second molars
By the age of 2 years, all deciduous teeth have erupted.
The first permanent molars begin calcification at around 4 years of age.
Mandibular teeth precede the maxillary ones of the same type in eruption.