The mother of a 7-month-old reports that the first lower central incisor has erupted. She asks the nurse, "How many teeth will he have by his first birthday?" The nurse explains that the infant will have how many teeth by 1 year of age?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
ANS: C
The 1-year-old infant usually has about 6 teeth, 4 above and 2 below.
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