Q. Which of the following are not included in the milk-teeth in a child of 3-4 yrs -
Milk teeth, also known as primary teeth or deciduous teeth, consist of 20 teeth in total, which include:
- 8 Incisors (Front teeth)
- 4 Canines (Pointed teeth)
- 8 Molars (Back teeth)
However, Premolars (Bicuspids) are not present in milk teeth. They appear later when the permanent teeth replace the primary molars, usually around the age of 10-12 years.
Thus, premolars are not included in the milk teeth of a child aged 3-4 years, making option (B) the correct answer.
Explanation by: Official MCQ Buddy
Milk teeth, also known as primary teeth or deciduous teeth, consist of 20 teeth in total, which include:
- 8 Incisors (Front teeth)
- 4 Canines (Pointed teeth)
- 8 Molars (Back teeth)
However, Premolars (Bicuspids) are not present in milk teeth. They appear later when the permanent teeth replace the primary molars, usually around the age of 10-12 years.
Thus, premolars are not included in the milk teeth of a child aged 3-4 years, making option (B) the correct answer.