A Delayed And Unusual Sequence Of Teeth Eruption - A Case Report

Abstract

Delayed tooth eruption is the most commonly encountered deviation from the normal eruption pattern; though occasionally the sequence of eruption can be unusual. Most parents are anxious about the variation in the timing of eruption, which is considered as an important milestone during a child’s development. This case report documents a delayed and unusual sequence of teeth eruption in which the maxillary lateral incisors were the first set of teeth to appear. The possibility of a variation in the timing and sequence of teeth eruption should be envisaged so that parents can be appropriately reassured.