An 8-year-old patient has a fractured permanent central incisor. How many permanent and primary (deciduous) teeth does an 8-year-old typically have?

Correct answer: A. 12 permanent, 12 primary

• A. At age 8, a child typically has approximately 12 permanent teeth (4 first molars + 4 central incisors + 4 lateral incisors) and 12 primary teeth remaining (primary canines and primary first and second molars on each side). This is the standard mixed dentition split for age 8 on dental boards.
• B. 8 permanent teeth is too few for a typical 8-year-old.
• C. 10 permanent teeth is slightly low; 12/12 is the most commonly cited boards answer for age 8.
• D. 14 permanent teeth represents more eruption than typical at age 8.