Pedodontics • NEET MDS
First primary tooth = mandibular central incisor at 6 months.
First permanent tooth = mandibular first molar at 6 years.
Natal teeth = present at birth.
Neonatal teeth = first 30 days.
Nolla stages of tooth development 0 to 10.
Primary dentition complete by 2.5 to 3 years.
Ugly duckling stage = normal spacing 8-9 years.
Mixed dentition = 6 to 12 years.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Eruption Chronology concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.