Table 1 The average eruption period in years of age for lateral incisor, canine and premolar teeth, those that most commonly fail to develop and require treatment

From: The role of the general dental practitioner in the management of the hypodontia patient

Tooth

Eruption period (years of age)

Maxillary lateral incisor

8-9

Maxillary canine

11-12

Maxillary first premolar

10-11

Maxillary second premolar

10-12

Mandibular lateral incisor tooth

7-8

Mandibular canine

9-10

Mandibular first premolar

10-12

Mandibular second premolar

11-12