How many teeth are present in the complete primary (deciduous) dentition?

How many teeth are present in the complete

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A16
B24
C20
D28

✓ Correct answer: C. 20 The primary dentition has 20 teeth: two incisors, one canine, and two molars per quadrant. There are no premolars in the primary set.

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