0006323 Premature loss of primary teeth

synonym Premature deciduous tooth loss Premature loss of deciduous teeth Early loss of deciduous teeth Early loss of primary teeth Early loss of baby teeth Premature loss of baby teeth

comment The primary teeth are usually shed and replaced by the permanent teeth, usually by the age of six years. With premature loss of primary teeth, there is a delay between the loss of the primary teeth and the eruption of the permanent teeth.