role

Researchers and dental professionals consider the primary teeth essential in the development of the oral cavity.[8] Also, permanent tooth replacements develop from the same germ of the tooth as the primary teeth, which in turn provide guidance for the eruption of the permanent teeth. In addition, the jaw muscles and the formation of the jaw bones depend on the primary teeth, which maintain a suitable space for the permanent teeth. The roots of the primary teeth provide an opening for the permanent teeth to erupt. Primary teeth are also required for proper development of a child’s speech and ability to chew food.