Question 212 · LDEK · Tooth development and mineralization
Indicate the true statement on teeth development:
- A. mineralization of milk teeth starts with the central upper incisors at the age of 2 months in the uterus.
- B. mineralization of the first permanent molar teeth starts perinatally.
- C. development of the roots in milk tooth lasts on average 2 years after the eruption.
- D. development of the roots in permanent tooth lasts on average 2 years ater the eruption.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
Consider which permanent tooth begins to calcify around the time of birth and why it is often affected in MIH.
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