MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary (deciduous or milk) dentition comprises four incisors, two canines, and four molars in each jaw (total of 20 teeth). The normal permanent (adult) dentition comprises four incisors, two canines, four premolars, and six molars in each jaw (32 teeth).

Detailed explanation-2: -By the age of 12, most children have all their adult teeth except for their third molars (wisdom teeth). There are 32 adult teeth. Your child might find chewing is more difficult when their baby teeth are loose or missing, but your child still needs to eat healthy foods.

Detailed explanation-3: -The deciduous teeth eventually exfoliate and are replaced by 32 permanent teeth: 16 in the maxilla and 16 in the mandible. Permanent teeth are classified as incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, while primary teeth do not include premolars.