How many permanent teeth will be present in a 8 year old child?
Permanent teeth erupt in the following order: First molar 6-7 years Central and lateral incisors 6-8 years Canine and premolars 9-12 years Second molar 12-13 years Third molar 18 years or later So at the age of 8 years first molar, central and lateral incisors would have erupted in each quadrant Hence, totally 12 permanent teeth will be present at the age of 8 years
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