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At what age do the 1st permanent molars emerge and erupt?
At what age do the 1st permanent molars emerge and erupt?
How long does the process of transitioning to permanent dentition take?
How long does the process of transitioning to permanent dentition take?
How many permanent teeth are there, including third molars?
How many permanent teeth are there, including third molars?
When does the shedding of the deciduous teeth occur?
When does the shedding of the deciduous teeth occur?
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Permanent Dentition Development
- The 1st permanent molars emerge and erupt at the age of 6 years old.
Transition to Permanent Dentition
- The process of transitioning to permanent dentition takes around 12-15 years.
Number of Permanent Teeth
- There are 32 permanent teeth, including third molars.
Deciduous Teeth Shedding
- The shedding of deciduous teeth occurs between the ages of 6-12 years old.
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Learn about the transition to permanent dentition and the emergence of permanent teeth, which takes about 20 years to be completed. The number of permanent teeth, including third molars, if present, is 32.
