Paediatric Theory

Question 1

When does the primary dentition start to erupt?

Answer 1

6 months

Question 2

What are natal teeth?

Answer 2

teeth present at birth

Question 3

What are neonatal teeth?

Answer 3

teeth that erupt before 6 months

Question 4

What is the most common neonatal tooth?

Answer 4

mandibular central incisor

Question 5

What are risks associated with neonatal/natal teeth?

Answer 5

interfere with feeding, risk of aspiration of the tooth as they are often mobile, can cause trauma to the tongue

Question 6

What might be reasons to extract natal/neonatal teeth?

Answer 6

if there are risks of trauma, aspiration, feeding issues

Question 7

What are the first teeth to erupt into the mouth?

Answer 7

mandibular central incisors

Question 8

When do the mandibular central primary incisors erupt?

Answer 8

6-10 months

Question 9

When do the maxillary central primary incisors erupt?

Answer 9

8-10 months

Question 10

At what age should all the primary incisors have erupted?

Answer 10

16 months