Eruption Of Teeth In Children Research Articles

Influence of zoledronic acid and pamidronate on tooth eruption in children with osteogenesis imperfecta

IntroductionOsteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a congenital disease comprising a heterogeneous group of inherited connective tissue disorders. The main treatment in children is bisphosphonate therapy. Previous animal studies have shown that bisphosphonates delay tooth eruption. The aim of this study is to determine whether patients with OI treated with pamidronate and/or zoledronic acid have a delayed eruption age compared to a control group of healthy children. MethodsAn ambispective longitudinal cohort study evaluating the age of eruption of the first stage mixed dentition in a group of children with OI (n = 37) all treated with intravenous bisphosphonates compared with a group of healthy children (n = 89). Within the study group, the correlation (Pearson correlation test) between the type of medication administered (pamidronate and/or zoledronic acid) and the chronology of tooth eruption is established, as well as the relationship between the amount of cumulative dose received and tooth eruption. ResultsThe age of eruption of the study group was significantly delayed compared to the age of eruption of the control group for molars and lateral incisors (p < 0.05). Patients who received higher cumulative doses had a delayed eruption age compared to those with lower cumulative doses (p < 0.05). There is a high positive correlation between age of delayed tooth eruption and Zoledronic acid administration. ConclusionPatients with OI have a delayed eruption of the 1st stage mixed dentition compared to a control group of healthy children. This delayed eruption is directly related to the cumulative dose of bisphosphonates and the administration of zoledronic ac.

Association of Body Mass Index and Chronology of Tooth Eruption in Children visiting a Dental Hospital in UAE: A Cross-sectional Study

AimThe objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and the mean age at which permanent teeth erupt in school-going children. Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study at RAK College of Dental Sciences, UAE, involved 89 children aged 6–14 years. Erupted teeth in the mouth were included. Statistical analysis, including t-tests, ANOVA, and Kruskal-Wallis, was conducted using SPSS version 29, with a significance threshold set at p < 0.05. Results: Out of 89 children (41 girls and 48 boys) in the study, 56.17 % had normal weight, 20.22 % were overweight, 17.97 % were underweight, and 5.6 % were obese. Female children generally experienced earlier permanent tooth eruption than males. Additionally, there was an observed trend of earlier tooth eruption with increasing weight or BMI. Underweight children notably displayed a delayed mean age of tooth eruption. Conclusion: This study demonstrates a notable correlation between BMI and the mean age at which permanent teeth erupt in school-going children aged 6 to 14 years who visited our dental hospital. To establish a more precise understanding of the connection between BMI and dental development, we recommend conducting further longitudinal studies involving multiple centers. Clinical Significance: Monitoring a child's BMI is crucial for assessing dental health and planning tailored treatment for those aged 6 to 14. Understanding the BMI's connection to permanent tooth eruption timing allows dental professionals to identify trends in early or delayed development. This enables them to customize treatment strategies, promoting a precise and personalized approach for better oral health outcomes in this age group.

Systemic symptoms associated with tooth eruption in children: A narrative review

Teething has been attributed to various childhood ailments and physical disturbances since ancient times. Due to this some of the organic childhood diseases may go untreated thereby harming the child’s general health. Taking this negative impact into account, this review article aims at informing the medical community of the systemic symptoms that are associated with teething

Prosthetics management of odonto-onycho-dermal dysplasia pediatric patient: A case report

Objective: This case report discussed the treatment pediatric patients with OOOD require extensive prosthetic treatment and required collaboration between professionals. Methods: A 12-year-old male patient was referred from the pediatric dentistry department with complaints that his of teeth had not eruptingerupted after extraction. Intraoral examination showed that only eruptions occurred exclusively in teeth 55,14,24,25,65,32,34,37,42,43,44,47 eruptions. In this case, intraoral and extraoral examinations, radiographs, impressions of the maxillary and mandibular jaws, and denture makingdenture-making procedures (including such as makingthe fabrication of a regular denture) were performed. Results: After 3 months of wearing the removable denture, the maxillary left and right molars were visibly erupted, and the removable denture was then perforated in that area. A month later, the mandibular premolars also erupted, but surgical exposure was performeddone to accelerate the eruption of the teeth. Conclusion: The delayed eruption of teeth in children due to ectodermal dysplasia is a multifaceted condition. Consequently, for optimal results, interdisciplinary therapy is recommended.

Various delayed tooth eruption in children, management and outcome: A case series

It is estimated that 4.3% of patients experience delayed eruption of permanent teeth due to local causes. Mandibular second premolars were the most frequent permanent teeth associated with delayed eruption, followed by maxillary canines, and maxillary central incisors. While rare, unerupted permanent teeth should be treated promptly to avoid potential impacts on future function, esthetics, confidence, mental health, and pronunciation. For this reason, parents often seek dental examinations and treatment for their children. Delayed tooth eruption (DTE) can also affect treatment planning and orthodontic timing. This report presents three cases of unerupted teeth. All cases were treated with a simple excision of overlying tissue to expose the crown using either a scalpel or electrocautery. Two of three lesion diagnosis was confirmed by Histopathology anatomy (HPA). In all cases, the involved teeth spontaneously erupted immediately following treatment, providing good aesthetics. However, one case experienced complications due to allergies during the wound healing process. In conclusion, proper diagnosis and treatment of DTE, including consideration of developmental disturbance factors, can help ensure normal eruption patterns and satisfactory aesthetic results.

КЛИНИКО-МИКРОБИОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ЗАТРУДНЕННОГО ПРОРЕЗЫВАНИЯ ВРЕМЕННЫХ ЗУБОВ

Eruption of temporary teeth in children is accompanied by a wide range of undesirable local and general manifestations and the changes in the oral cavity microbiocenosis. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the clinical and microbiological effectiveness of the use of topical drugs in the syndrome of difficult temporary teeth eruption in children. Materials and methods used: 120 children aged 5 months to 2 years old randomly distributed into 3 groups of 40 with difficulties in the eruption of temporary teeth. For the studied period of eight days all of the children have been receiving drugs to relieve unwanted symptoms in case of difficult eruption of temporary teeth: Dantinorm Baby by BOIRON, France, CALGEL Teething Gel by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, UK/Poland, and Viburgel by Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH, Germany. The dental status was carried out according to the PMA index; the state of the oral cavity microbiocenosis was assessed as well. Results: the gums’ PMA index after the course of Dantinorm Baby corresponded to mild degree of gingivitis, whilst both CALGEL Teething Gel and Viburgel had corresponded to the moderate degree. Against the background of the drug use the ratio between cariogenic and periodontopathogenic groups of the microbiota shifted towards the predominance of stabilizing species such as S. salivarius, S. sanguis, Corynebacterium spp. and Veillonella parvula in the group 1 versus the use of the drugs in the groups 2 and 3. Conclusions: clinical efficacy of the Dantinorm Baby drug in difficult temporary teeth eruption was higher, was accompanied by stabilization of oral microbiocenosis in children.

Therapeutic efficacy and safety of the use of the homeopathic preparation during teething in children

Introduction. The variability of the dentition terms is caused by numerous factors: the age and health of the parents, the parity, etc. Children may experience discomfort, which may be relieved by various pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Aim. To study the effect of factors on the temporary teeth eruption in children, the severity of discomfort symptoms and the therapeutic efficacy of a homeopathic medicine during the period of dentition.Materials and methods. The study included patients aged 4 months to 2 years. All children were divided into two groups. Group I included 97 apparently healthy children, Group II included 318 children with verified somatic pathology, who had residual effects of the perinatal hypoxic nervous system injury.Results and discussion. The analyses of correlation relationship between the dentition terms and medical and biological factors during pregnancy and childbirth in children showed the pronounced relationships: in group I – between the 53rd tooth eruption timing and the age of the mother, the mother’s disease during pregnancy, the threat of miscarriage (r = 0.98, p &lt; 0.05); in group II – a high correlation coefficient between the 65th tooth eruption timing and acute infections suffered by the mother during pregnancy (r = 0.76; p &lt; 0.05). Symptoms associated with teething were observed in 61% of children in group I and 72% (p &lt; 0.05) in group II. Given the low awareness of parents about the homeopathic medicine (8.5%), we gave a talk and suggested using a homeopathic medicine during the next tooth eruption in a child.Conclusions. The temporary teeth eruption timetable is influenced by the course of the antenatal period, the mother’s age and the residual effects of the perinatal hypoxic nervous system injury. The homeopathic medicine is indicated to relieve symptoms of discomfort during the dentition period in the first year of life.

Eruptive gingivitis during the eruption of a child's teeth

Eruption gingivitis is an inflammation that occurs when the teeth erupt which is often associated with difficulty in tooth eruption and will subside after the teeth emerge in the oral cavity. The purpose of this study was to determine the process of gingivitis du-ring tooth eruption in children. The inflammatory process ofgingiva will show a change in the color of the gingiva such as be-coming red, swelling of the gingiva, and a distinctive surface texture. Eruption gingivitisassociated with the eruption of primary and permanent teeth, the accumulation of plaque, material alba and calculus due to poor oral hygiene, and the gingivalmargin did not receive adequate protection due to the contour of the crown during the early phase of eruption or active growth. The most effective way toprevent gingivitis is by controlling plaque regularly such as brushing teeth twice a day, using dental floss, using toothpaste that contains anti-plaque, maintaining oral health and visiting the dentist at least every 6 months.

Association between Molecular Mechanisms and Tooth Eruption in Children with Obesity.

Different works have reported earlier permanent teething in obese/overweight children compared to control ones. In contrast, others have reported a delayed permanent teething in undernutrition/underweight children compared to control one. It has been reported that becoming overweight or suffering from obesity can increase gingival pro-inflammatory drive and can affect orthodontic treatment (among other complications). In this sense, little is known about the molecular mechanisms affecting dental eruption timing. Leptin and adiponectin are adipocytokines signaling molecules released in overweight and underweight conditions, respectively. These adipocytokines can modulate osteocyte, odontoblast, and cementoblast activity, even regulating dental lamina initiation. The present review focuses on the molecular approach wherein leptin and adiponectin act as modulators of Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx 2) gene regulating dental eruption timing.

Eruption of temporary teeth in children

Teeth eruption is a multifactorial process, which requires a thorough evaluation of a child's general state of health. During temporary teeth eruption, unpleasant sensation associated with swelling and tenderness in the gingival area, which is accompanied by excessive salivation, fever, rhinorrhea, increased anxiety, poor appetite, etc. may occur. Today, there are pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for easing the symptoms of eruption of temporary teeth. The article presents feasible approaches to the relief of symptoms that occur at this period. It draws attention to the issue of competent and timely evaluation of symptoms and signs and identification of underlying causes of babies' unwellness, as well as risks of using pharmacological products. The prevailing opinion among parents and medical professionals suggests that the symptoms of teeth eruption can and should be controlled. The local symptoms during difficult eruption of temporary teeth include gingival edema and hyperemia, as well as tenderness on palpation in the eruption area. Different pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are used to reduce the symptom load of teeth eruption in children. One of them is a baby herbal teething gel. Therapeutic indications for using the gel are pain syndrome in baby tooth eruption (for massaging gums). No contraindications have been identified. If the gel or its components cause a hypersensitivity reaction, its use is not recommended. Active ingredients are exclusively of natural origin. Non-pharmacological treatments to ease the symptoms of temporary teeth eruption include a simple and available method - massage of predeciduous dentition. Putting pressure on them reduces the pain syndrome. Specialized silicone brushes can be used for massage. Gel-filled cooling or silicone teething toys reduce swelling and relieve painful sensation.

Efficacy of three surgical methods for gingivectomy of permanent anterior teeth with delayed tooth eruption in children

ObjectiveTo compare the efficacy of three surgically assisted permanent anterior tooth eruption methods (laser surgery, electrosurgery and routine surgery) in children.MethodSixty-three orthodontic children with retarded permanent anterior tooth were selected and according to the random number table divided into three groups: laser surgery group (group A), electrosurgery group (group B) and routine surgery group (group C). The total operative time (min), the duration of pain after gingival excision (d), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain intensity scores (0–10 cm), and gingival healing time (d) were all recorded. Six months after treatment, periodontal indexes of the three groups, including gingival indexes (GI), plaque indexes (PLI), probing depth (PD) were checked by the same periodontist and recorded.ResultsSurgical records showed that compared with group C, there were statistically significant differences in operative time, pain duration, pain intensity and healing time in group A and B (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in these four results between group A and group B. Periodontal examination indicators 6 months after surgery showed no statistical differences in GI, PLI and PD among group A, B and C. Oral clinical examination found that the three groups of patients with different treatment, dental eruption was normal.ConclusionAll the three treatments can effectively solve the problem of delayed eruption of permanent anterior teeth in children. Particularly, laser surgery and high-frequency electrosurgery have good efficacy, little pain and high operability, which can be considered as a better method to aid teeth eruption.

Indicators of permanent teeth eruption in children of Tashkent city and comparative assessment with the data of peers of different Russian cities

Relevance. Characteristics of eruption of secondary teeth is of diagnostic and prognostic interest, is the basis for implementation of targeted therapeutic and preventive measures among children. No research has ever been carried out in Uzbekistan to study an age and gender regional features of secondary teeth eruption. The aim is to determine the timing and symmetry of secondary teeth eruption in children of the city of Tashkent of the Republic of Uzbekistan and comparative assessment with the children of different cities of Russia.Materials and methods. 3,834 children between 3 and 17 years were conducted dental examination. A comparative analysis was made of the initial, intermediate and final periods of eruption of secondary teeth for children of Uzbekistan (Tashkent city) and Russia (Saratov, Izhevsk and Sergach).Results. In Tashkent children of both gender, in most cases, lower teeth were erupted before than their antagonists. In girls, teeth were erupted earlier than their male counterparts. At the initial stage of eruption, asymmetry was more pronounced in boys than in girls, while in the middle and final stages it was more pronounced in the opposite direction. Observed asymmetry of antimere’s teeth were indicated left-handed permanent dentition in boys and right-handed in girls. Children of Tashkent city were observed permanent dentition in one group of teeth 1-16 months earlier, and in others – 1-24 months later than their peers in Russian cities. Revealed differences were more pronounced among boys than among girls. Children in Tashkent differed more from their peers in Sergach and less from those in Izhevsk. Conclusions. Regional peculiarities of permanent dentition in children of Tashkent city and revealed expressed differences with indicators of Russian children are the basis for development of separate age and gender normative assessment permanent dentition tables for children of Uzbekistan.

Retained primary teeth in STAT3 hyper-IgE syndrome: early intervention in childhood is essential

BackgroundSTAT3 hyper-IgE syndrome (STAT3-HIES) is a rare primary immunodeficiency that clinically overlaps with atopic dermatitis. In addition to eczema, elevated serum-IgE, and recurrent infections, STAT3-HIES patients suffer from characteristic facies, midline defects, and retained primary teeth. To optimize dental management we assessed the development of dentition and the long-term outcomes of dental treatment in 13 molecularly defined STAT3-HIES patients using questionnaires, radiographs, and dental investigations.ResultsPrimary tooth eruption was unremarkable in all STAT3-HIES patients evaluated. Primary tooth exfoliation and permanent tooth eruption was delayed in 83% of patients due to unresorbed tooth roots. A complex orthodontic treatment was needed for one patient receiving delayed extraction of primary molars and canines. Permanent teeth erupted spontaneously in all patients receiving primary teeth extraction of retained primary teeth during average physiologic exfoliation time.ConclusionsThe association of STAT3-HIES with retained primary teeth is important knowledge for dentists and physicians as timely extraction of retained primary teeth prevents dental complications. To enable spontaneous eruption of permanent teeth in children with STAT3-HIES, we recommend extracting retained primary incisors when the patient is not older than 9 years of age and retained primary canines and molars when the patient is not older than 13 years of age, after having confirmed the presence of the permanent successor teeth by radiograph.

A metabolomic study on the association of exposure to heavy metals in the first trimester with primary tooth eruption

BackgroundThe influence of prenatal heavy metals exposure on primary tooth eruption in humans is rarely reported. AimBased on the cohort study design, we investigated the association of exposure to 12 heavy metals in the first trimester with primary tooth eruption, and the maternal metabolisms in the first trimester which might be related to the above relationship. MethodsMaternal urine samples were collected in their first trimester, and 12 metals (Ti, V, Fe, Co, Cu, As, Se, Cd, Sn, Hg, Tl, U) were measured using the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry method. The maternal metabolome in the first trimester was analyzed by ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography coupled mass spectrometry based metabolomics using urine samples. The infant's first tooth eruption time and number of teeth at age one were recorded by oral examination and questionnaire. ResultsNo significant associations were observed between heavy metals exposure in the first trimester and primary tooth eruption, except for Co. The level of Co was positively associated with time of infant's first tooth eruption, and was negatively associated with the number of teeth at age one. Based on metabolomic profiling, glycine was revealed as the key mediating metabolite, which showed negative correlation with Co and opposite effect of Co in the primary tooth eruption. ConclusionsPrenatal Co exposure in the first trimester might delay the primary tooth eruption in children through the decreased glycine-disrupted dentin formation, providing the first evidence and novel insights into the control of prenatal heavy metals exposure for ensuring normal (timely) primary tooth eruption.

Sequence and chronology of tooth eruption in children and adolescents from Santa Maria - southern Brazil

The literature reports a standard chronological sequence in the eruption of permanent teeth. However, evidence indicates that regional differences may interfere in this process. Thus, the aim of the present study was to compare dental age and chronological age in children and adolescents in a city in southern Brazil to determine the specific pattern in this population. We analyzed the orthodontic records of 250 children and adolescents at the undergraduate course in dentistry of Universidade Franciscana in the city of Santa Maria (southern Brazil). The dental age of each individual was determined through the analysis of panoramic radiographs using the Nolla’s method. Data were also collected on the child’s chronological age, sex, and race. No significant difference was found between average chronological age and that determined using Nolla’s method, indicating that dental and chronological age are similar in this population. However, the eruption periods of all tooth groups were slightly ahead in comparison to the world standard.

Chronology and sequence of deciduous teeth eruption in children with microcephaly associated to the Zika virus.

Deciduous teeth eruption is connected to children's growth and development. In Brazil, with the increase in the occurrence of children born with microcephaly associated to exposure to Zika virus, studies about orofacial alterations were necessary. Describe the chronology and sequence of deciduous teeth in children with microcephaly due to the fetal exposure to Zika virus. A cross-sectional study involving 74 children of a neuropediatric reference unit in Salvador, Bahia, in 2017 was conducted. Through use of secondary data, interviews with mothers and children's exam, the population was characterized, the chronology and sequence of deciduous teeth eruption was registered, and the analysis of the variables was proceeded. The first eruption happened between 4 and 17 months of age and 52.70% had a delay in the eruption of incisors. The average eruption time for the maxilla varies from 17.92 (16.56-19.28; 95% CI) to 20.43 (19.35-21.51; 95% CI) months, and the jaw from 11.57 (6.85-18.99; 95% CI) to 20.20 (19.09-21.31; 95% CI) months. In 77.94% of population, the eruption of the first teeth was in the lower arch and in 33.82%, molars and/or canines erupted before the incisors. There were alteration in the chronology and sequence of deciduous teeth eruption.

A Survey of Teething Beliefs and Related Practices among Child Healthcare Workers in Chennai City, India

Purpose: To determine the perceptions and related practices among the dentists and doctors regarding teething and its associated symptoms in Chennai. Materials and Method: This was a cross sectional study which consisted of 140 child healthcare workers which included dentists and doctors in the hospitals and clinics in Chennai. Results: Out of the 140 dentists and doctors, a total of 134 dentists and doctors believed in the systemic signs and symptoms of teething in children. Among which 66(49.3%) doctors and 68(50.7%) dentists believed in teething problems. The source of teething beliefs included 22(15.7%) on books, 55(39.3%) on local myths, 58(41.4%) on personal experience and 5(3.6%) on other sources(school and workshop acquaintances). The teething symptoms which were manifested by the children were vomiting 69(49.3%) ranked first in the third column, fever 65(46.4%) which ranked second in the first column is believed to be associated with teething, Irritability 62(44.3%) ranked second in the second column and followed by Gum redness 52(37.1%). The most common drugs which were prescribed by the doctors and dentists were, paracetamol 133(95%) and antibiotics 96(68.5%). Conclusions: Most of the dentists and doctors do believe in the signs and symptoms caused during the eruption of teeth in children. They also prescribe drugs for those symptoms.

Dependence of Deciduous Tooth Eruption Terms and Tooth Growth Rate on the Weight-Height Index at Birth in Macrosomic Children over the First Year of Life.

The aim of this research is to study the effect of body overweight at birth (fetal macrosomia) on the processes of tooth eruption and tooth growth during the first year of life in children in the Kharkiv City (Ukraine) population. One of the research tasks is to examine the features of deciduous teeth eruption in children who were born with macrosomia with different values of the weight-height index at birth. Materials and methods. The medical records of the children born between 1977 and 2013 have been analyzed. The database has been collected in one of the Kharkiv City clinic. The Main Group is comprised of the medical records of the children (separately for boys and girls) born with fetal macrosomia. All the medical records of the Main Group have been divided into subgroups taking into account the gender and the harmonious (well-balanced) development coefficient. The Comparison Group is comprised of the medical records of the children also born within the normal term range, but with weight and height that correspond to the gestation age (fetal normosomia). To determine the average time of the first tooth eruption, as well as the deciduous teeth growth rate for each of the groups under the study, we have used the hypothesis about a linear dependence between the number of erupted teeth and the age of the child. The statistical data processing and verification of the consistency of this hypothesis is performed using the multiple linear regression analysis with the STATISTICA 6.0 software package (Multiple Regression module). The number of delayed eruption and premature eruption cases observed is calculated along with the corresponding confidence intervals for the significance level, p, of less than 0.05, taking into account the binomial distribution of the random variable. The results of the study indicate a slowed growth rate of deciduous teeth in children born with macrosomia, as well as an increased number of cases (by a factor of 2 to 4 times) of deviations in the timing of teeth eruption compared to regional norms. The smallest growth rate of deciduous teeth and the smallest number of teeth at the age of one year are registered in macrosomic boys and macrosomic girls with a long body and a relatively reduced birth weight, as well as in macrosomic girls with intrauterine obesity. The macrosomic girls with intrauterine acceleration with obesity at the background have the largest average tooth growth rate and the largest percentage of premature eruption cases among all subgroups. Conclusions. The somatometric features of fetal macrosomia suggest the influence on the number of teeth that erupt by a certain age. The data on the deviation from the generally accepted terms of teeth eruption in children born with macrosomia, can be the basis for developing new and improving existing prevention programs aimed at preserving dental health.

Effects of Premature Delivery and Birth Weight on Eruption Pattern of Primary Dentition among Beijing Children.

To evaluate the effect of premature delivery and birth weight (BW) on primary tooth eruption. A total of 2,230 children aged 3 to 36 months from urban and rural areas in Beijing, China, were classified for analysis by gestational age at delivery (89 preterm and 2,141 full term) and BW (low, normal and high). The tooth eruption status of these children was examined and recorded every 3 months. The timing of first primary tooth eruption was significantly delayed in preterm infants (8.4 months versus 7.3 months for full term; P < 0.05). Furthermore, the number of teeth was significantly less for the preterm and low-BW groups at 12 to 18 and 24 to 30 months, but the number of teeth caught up with normal-BW children by 30 to 36 months. In contrast, the time of first tooth eruption of high-BW children was earlier, while the erupted teeth at each month range was more than the normal-BW group. This research also demonstrated a negative correlation (r = -0.202; P = 0.009) between the time of first primary tooth eruption and BW as well as a positive correlation between the number of erupted teeth and BW. Premature delivery and BW were the influencing factors for the timing of primary tooth eruption in children from Beijing, China. Recommendations for feeding habits and oral healthcare implementation may vary according to different primary tooth eruption status among individuals.

Permanent tooth emergence patterns in Dakshina Kannada region, India: an analysis of polymorphisms

BackgroundThe emergence of permanent teeth in humans starts with the eruption of the permanent mandibular first molar at approximately 6 years of age with the rest of the dentition following a fairly predictable sequence of eruption. The estimation of the age of a child between the ages of 5 and 14 years has so far been facilitated by the adoption of published data/databases that have not always relied on the variations in the sequence of eruption between various populations and ethnicities. The review of literature showed that there are 9 different types of polymorphisms relating to the eruption of teeth.Aim and objectivesThe aim of the present study was to estimate the sequence of tooth eruption in children of the Dakshina Kannada region of Southern India and establish/determine the polymorphism in the eruption sequence.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 2536 school children of the ages 4–16 years were examined for the presence of the permanent teeth. This data was tabulated with their corresponding age and gender. The sequence of eruption was then derived using Probit regression model.ResultsThe eruption sequence derived for the maxilla was M1 I1 I2 P1 C P2 M2 and M1 I1 I2 C P1 P2 M2 for the mandible. The maxillary dentition was acquired faster in the females. The mandible showed more number of polymorphisms with I1 M1 type being the most common type of polymorphism. In maxilla P2 C, eruption sequence was interchanged in majority of the studies.ConclusionThe sequence of emergence of teeth is a population-based variable that shows polymorphism and can be used as an indicator of attainment of a certain age.