Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluating the sequence and timing of eruption of primary teeth, as well as gender differences, in children whose living in south of Turkey. Method(s): This study was done on 584 children with healthy under 36 months. A tooth was considered to be erupted when any part of it had pierced through the gingiva and could be seen and touched. The Primary Universal Numbering System was used for dental notation.Results:In this study, there were 318 boys and 266 girls with mean age of the children were 13.14 months. The first primary tooth was erupted, on average, at 208 days and the last primary tooth at 741 days. The tooth erupting in order was central incisor, lateral incisor, first molar, canine, and second molar. Conclusion: Timing and sequence of primary teeth eruption in southern Turkish children is occurring similar results which previously reported studies that living children in the other geographical area. There was no significant correlation between gender and time of eruption of the primary teeth.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
