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MILK TEETH - DENTIST IN HINJEWADI

WHAT IS MILK TEETH

Milk teeth also known as baby teeth /primary teeth /temporary teeth or deciduous teeth ,these are the first set of teeth in the growth development of humans and other mammals ,they develop during the embryonic stage and erupt during infancy .later in life they will be lost and replaced by permanent teeth.

FORMATION

Development of primary teeth starts at 6 week of intrauterine stage as dental lamina .in the primary dentition there are total 20 teeth 10 in each arch and 5 in each quadrant the eruption is known as ' TEETHING' .it starts at 6 months of age 25 to 33 months. Usually first teeth seen in the mouth are lower anterior teeth and last are the maxillary 2nd molar.

The primary teeth are made up of central incisors, lateral incisors, canines, 1st molars and 2nd molars. There is 1 in each quadrant, making a total of 4 of each tooth ,all these are gradually replaced by permanent counterpart .primary 1st and 2nd molar replaced by premolars.

TEETHING AGE OF PRIMARY TEETH

Central incisors : 6- 12 months

Lateral incisors : 9 -16 months

First molars : 13-19months

Canine teeth : 16-23months

Second molars : 22-23 months

EXFOLIATION

The process of shedding primary teeth and replacement by their successors known as shedding. The replacement of primary teeth begins around age of 6yrs,when the permanent teeth start to appear in the mouth, resulting mixed dentition.

Central incisors : 6-8yrs

Upper canine : 10 -12yrs

Lower canine : 9-12yrs

1st molars : 9-11yrs

2nd molars : 10 -12yrs

FUNCTION

Primary teeth maintain the arch length within the jaw

These will provide guides for the eruption of the permanent teeth

Helps for the development of the muscles of the jaw

Helps for the development of child's speech and smile as well as chewing food

SUMMARY

By the age of 12 or 13 there will be only permanent teeth remaining some teeth doesn't fall out during the time and will remain there for a long period of time, These are known as retained primary teeth. child establishes oral hygiene habits with his baby teeth so they play a critical role in how he treats permanent teeth in his later life .Need for the regular Dental check ups is equally important to ensure tooth issues are found in advance.

For any query please contact Dr. Neethu RP (Glitter Dental Clinic). Dr. Neethu is practicing Dentist in Hinjewadi with 15+years of experience.

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