Question 348 · LDEK · Tooth development and mineralization

Select the correct development chronology of permanent maxillary central incisors:

1) calcification begins at 10-12 months;
2) calcification begins at 3-4 months;
3) crown formation completes at 4-5 years;
4) crown formation completes at 5-6 years;
5) root formation completes at 10-11 years;
6) root formation completes at 9-10 years.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,5.
  2. B. 1,4,6.
  3. C. 2,3,5.
  4. D. 2,3,6.
  5. E. 1,3,6.
Hint

Recall when the maxillary central incisor begins to calcify, when its crown is finished, and that the root closes about 2-3 years after eruption.

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