Which of the following is True concerning the number and type of permanent teeth?
A) There are 32 permanent teeth, and the wisdom teeth are the last to emerge.
B) There are 27 permanent teeth, and the first molars are usually the last to emerge.
C) The number of permanent teeth is always equal to the number of primary teeth.
D) The number of upper permanent teeth is not equal to the number of lower permanent teeth.

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There are 32 permanent teeth in total, including the wisdom teeth which are the final set to emerge. Option B is incorrect because there are a total of 32 permanent teeth, not 27, and the first molars are usually the first of the permanent teeth to emerge. Option C is incorrect because the number of permanent teeth is greater than the number of primary teeth. Option D is incorrect because the number of upper permanent teeth is equal to the number of lower permanent teeth, with 16 in each jaw.

Which of the Following Is True Concerning the Number and Type