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Pediatric Dentistry · single question

At approximately what age does calcification (initial mineralization) of the permanent second molars typically begin?

  1. Around 2.5–3 years of age
  2. Around 8 years of age
  3. Around 12 years of age
  4. Around 16 years of age
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Correct answer: A. Around 2.5–3 years of age

Per standard tooth chronology charts, calcification of the permanent second molars begins around 2.5 to 3 years of age — many years before their actual eruption around age 11-13.

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