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How many permanent and temporary teeth would an 8-year-old child typically have?

  1. 12 permanent and 12 temporary
  2. 16 permanent and 8 temporary
  3. 20 permanent and 4 temporary
  4. 24 permanent and no temporary
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Correct answer: A. 12 permanent and 12 temporary

At age 8, a child typically has: 12 permanent teeth (4 first molars, 4 incisors in each arch, and lower central incisors). 12 temporary teeth (remaining primary canines, first molars, and second molars). The mixed dentition phase begins around age 6 and continues until about age 12 when all primary teeth are replaced by permanent teeth.

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