The transition from the deciduous to the permanent dentition begins with the eruption of which of the following:

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The transition from primary to permanent dentition begins about 6 years of age with the eruption of the first four permanent molars. The timing of when the primary teeth are shed affects the emergence of permanent teeth, i.e., early shedding of primary teeth advances the emergence of permanent teeth.

The Transition from the Deciduous to the Permanent Dentition Begins