Rourke Baby Record- Physical Examination - Dental

Question 1

For each set of teeth list when they “come in” and “fall out”

central incisors
lateral incisors
canines
first molars
second molars

Answer 1

central incisors 7-12mo, 6-8 years
lateral incisors 9-13 mo, 7-8 years
canines 16-22 mo, 10-12 years
first molars 13-19 mo, 9-11 years
second molars 25-33 mo, 10-12 years

Question 2

When do kids begin teething and developing “primary (milk) teeth”

Answer 2

around 6 months

Question 3

How many primary teeth are there

Answer 3

20

Question 4

At what age do most kids have all 20 primary teeth

Answer 4

3 years old

Question 5

Which teeth erupt first

Answer 5

lower central incisors (bottom front teeth) followed by upper central incisors (top front teeth)

Question 6

What are symptoms of teething

3

Answer 6

• drooling
• irritability
• mild fever

Question 7

At what age do kids start to lose primary teeth

Answer 7

6 years old

Question 8

What are the first permanent teeth to erupt

Answer 8

first molars and lower central incisors

Question 9

When do kids tend to have all their permanent teeth

Answer 9

12 years old

Question 10

How many permanent teeth are there

Answer 10

28

exluding 3rd molars or wisdom teeth

Question 12

When do 3rd molars (wisdom teeth come in)

Answer 12

17-25 years old

Question 13

On dental examination what 3 signs are visible on teeth indicating issues

Answer 13

• visible plaque and/or food debris
• early caries (white spot lesions)
• advanced caries/decay