Paediatric Theory Flashcards

1
Q

When does the primary dentition start to erupt?

A

6 months

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2
Q

What are natal teeth?

A

teeth present at birth

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3
Q

What are neonatal teeth?

A

teeth that erupt before 6 months

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4
Q

What is the most common neonatal tooth?

A

mandibular central incisor

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5
Q

What are risks associated with neonatal/natal teeth?

A

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

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6
Q

What might be reasons to extract natal/neonatal teeth?

A

if there are risks of trauma, aspiration, feeding issues

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7
Q

What are the first teeth to erupt into the mouth?

A

mandibular central incisors

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8
Q

When do the mandibular central primary incisors erupt?

A

6-10 months

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9
Q

When do the maxillary central primary incisors erupt?

A

8-10 months

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10
Q

At what age should all the primary incisors have erupted?

A

16 months

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