Determination of Age

from Radiographs
Dates of Eruption of Primary Teeth (in months)

A B C D E
7-8 8-9 18 14 24
6-7 7-8 16 12 20

A B C D E
Simplified Way to Recall Eruption Dates of
Permanent Teeth

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7-8 8-9 12-13 12-13
10-11 11-12 6-7
6-7 7-8 9-10 11-12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Milestones of Eruption

Primary Primary
+1 yrs for incisors
tooth root
eruption +1.5 yrs for canine & molars
completion

+1.5-2.5 yrs
Shedding of
Permanent primary tooth Start of
+3 yrs +3-6 yrs
root (& eruption of primary root
completion permanent resorption
tooth)
Radiographic Tips
• Developmental age determined from radiographs may vary within normal from one individual
to another as a result of variation in eruption process.

• Age is given in form of range not precise single age (one year).

• Key of detection is the first permanent molar (or last erupted molar).

• Bifurcation of 6 formed at → 4 .5 years (Crown of 6 completely calcified at 4-5 years)

• Bifurcation of 7 formed at → 8.5 years (Crown of 7 completely calcified at 8-9 years)

• For a tooth to erupt → 1/2 to 2/3 root must be formed

• Root completion of permanent teeth takes 3 years following eruption

• Complete primary dentition → 2-3 years

• Complete permanent dentition → 13-15 years

5-6 yrs 7-8 yrs

6-7 yrs
8-9 yrs
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