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A study on the eruption timing of primary teeth in Korean children

N K Choi1, K H Yang

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, 8 Hak-Dong Dong-Ku, Gwangju, 501-190 Korea.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|February 28, 2002
PubMed

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This study found that boys

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Human Growth and Development

Background:

  • Understanding the timing of primary tooth eruption is crucial for monitoring child development.
  • Variations in eruption patterns can indicate underlying developmental or health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the precise eruption time and sequence of primary teeth in Korean children.
  • To identify any sex-based differences in primary tooth eruption patterns.

Main Methods:

  • A random sample of 1070 Korean children aged 4–36 months was examined.
  • Median values were utilized to analyze the eruption chronology of deciduous teeth.
  • Data was collected on both male and female participants.

Main Results:

  • Primary teeth eruption occurred earlier in boys compared to girls.
  • Mandibular central incisors and second molars erupted prior to their maxillary counterparts.
  • Maxillary lateral incisors, canines, and first molars erupted before their mandibular counterparts.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides normative data on primary tooth eruption for Korean children.
  • Sex influences the timing of primary tooth eruption, with boys exhibiting earlier eruption.
  • Specific eruption sequences were identified, differing between maxillary and mandibular teeth for certain tooth types.

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