Which of the following best classifies an 8-year-old patient with both adult and baby teeth?
A)Primary dentition
B)Permanent dentition
C)Mixed dentition
D)Amalgamation dentition

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A patient with both adult and baby teeth is in the mixed dentition stage, which occurs between 6-12 years old when primary teeth are being replaced by permanent teeth. Option A (primary dentition) refers to the stage when a child only has baby teeth, while option B (permanent dentition) refers to the stage when all the primary teeth have been replaced by permanent teeth. Option D (amalgamation dentition) is not a recognized stage in dental development.

Which of the Following Best Classifies an 8-Year-Old Patient with Both