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Teeth close to exfoliation

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Teeth close to exfoliation

Description: Teeth which are clinically mobile or radiographically show evidence of root resorption.

Aim: To avoid unnecessary dental interventions.

Carry out site-specific prevention or non-restorative cavity control, which may include the application of SDF, on teeth close to exfoliation.

  • For first primary molars, exfoliation is usually around 9 to 11 years of age and for second primary molars, around 10 to 12 years.

If the tooth is likely to exfoliate without causing pain or infection, then treatment is unnecessary.