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CASE AMixed Dentition
The mother of this young patient has expressed an interest in an orthodontic assessment for her child. The patient is cooperative and interested. Her oral hygiene is good. The hygienist notes several loose primary teeth. The gingiva surrounding the partially erupted teeth appears red and edematous. The mother has questions about when the partially erupted teeth will be fully formed and erupt into the oral cavity.
-At what age would you expect all of the premolars to be at least partially erupted?

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All premolars are typically erupting by 12 years. Premolars usually begin to erupt between 10 and 12 years, with the mandibular second premolars starting eruption around 11 to 12 years.

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