Which of the following selections include teeth that should be present in the dentition of a 3-year-old child (select all that apply)?
A) Primary maxillary and mandibular canines
B) Primary maxillary and mandibular central incisors
C) Primary maxillary molars, but NOT primary mandibular molars
D) Primary mandibular central and lateral incisors, but NOT primary mandibular incisors
E) Primary mandibular and maxillary premolars

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In a 3-year-old child all primary teeth should be present. Selections C and D are incorrect because they exclude primary teeth. Selection E is incorrect because the primary dentition does NOT have premolars. The primary dentition consists of twenty teeth comprised of incisors, canines, and molars.

Which of the Following Selections Include Teeth That Should Be