National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Practice Exam

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What type of teeth do succedaneous teeth refer to?

Wisdom teeth
Permanent teeth replacing primary teeth
Baby teeth
Molars that do not replace primary teeth

The correct answer is: Permanent teeth replacing primary teeth

Succedaneous teeth specifically refer to the permanent teeth that replace primary teeth, also known as deciduous teeth or baby teeth. The term "succedaneous" comes from the Latin word "succedere," which means to follow or to replace. In dental terminology, these teeth emerge after the primary teeth have fallen out, taking their place in the dental arch. This replacement process is a natural part of dental development and typically occurs in childhood as the child grows. Wisdom teeth, on the other hand, are third molars that usually erupt in late adolescence or early adulthood and do not replace any primary teeth—they come in behind the existing molars. Baby teeth refer to the primary dentition itself, which are not permanent and will eventually be replaced by succedaneous teeth. Lastly, molars that do not replace primary teeth still do not fit the definition of succedaneous teeth, as they arise in areas where there are no corresponding primary teeth to be replaced. Thus, the term is reserved for the specific process of permanent teeth taking the place of primary teeth.