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Which primary (deciduous) tooth is succeeded (replaced) by permanent tooth #5 (the maxillary right second premolar)?

  1. Primary maxillary right second molar (tooth A)
  2. Primary maxillary right first molar (tooth B)
  3. Primary maxillary right canine (tooth C)
  4. Primary maxillary right central incisor (tooth E)
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Correct answer: A. Primary maxillary right second molar (tooth A)

Permanent premolars replace primary molars; the maxillary right second premolar (#5) succeeds the primary maxillary right second molar (tooth A in the universal lettering of the upper right quadrant).Other options: Primary first molar, canine, and incisor are succeeded by different permanent teeth.Key exam takeaway: Permanent premolars replace primary molars; #5 succeeds the primary maxillary right second molar.

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