PACT Spry Menu Pages Tooth Eruption, continued Permanent Teeth
Eruption is similar for the permanent teeth, beginning between 5
and 7 years and usually finishing by 13 to 14 years. The typical
pattern is: central incisors, lateral incisors, first molars,
premolars, canines, second molars, and third molars (wisdom
teeth), although not everyone develops or erupts third molars.
Natal and Neonatal Teeth Some infants erupt teeth, usually lower
incisors, before birth (natal teeth) or shortly thereafter
(neonatal teeth). This is relatively rare, with an incidence of
1 in 2000 children. Extraction of these incisors may be
considered if they are mobile, interfere with breastfeeding, or
lead to Riga-Fede: Ulceration of the lingual frenum or ventral
surface of the tongue in infants caused by abrasion of the
tissue against natal or neonatal teeth.   Delayed tooth eruption
of more than 12 months can be caused by the following medical
problems: Endocrine disorders (eg, hypothyroidism, disorders of
calcium/phosphorus metab