0006335 Persistence of primary teeth

synonym Deciduous teeth retention Delayed loss of primary teeth Persistence of deciduous teeth Persistent primary dentition Persistent primary teeth Retained deciduous teeth Delayed loss of baby teeth Delayed loss of deciduous teeth Persistent deciduous dentition Failure to exfoliate primary teeth Failure to lose baby teeth Retained primary teeth Failure to exfoliate deciduous teeth Retained baby teeth

comment The primary teeth are usually shed and replaced by the permanent teeth, usually by the age of six years. Persistence of primary teeth may be related to agenesis of the permanent teeth. Molar primary teeth may be persistent because of the agenesis of the premolars.