[Time of tooth eruption in children born preterm in the arid climatic zone].

Dental examinations were carried out in 2768 preschool children in the city of Tashkent. 407 (14.7%) of these children were born preterm. The time of tooth eruption was evaluated from analysis of 295 case histories and 112 infants were observed from the age of 3 months till 2 years. The terms of decidual teeth eruption in preterm children are different in comparison with children born after full-term gestation and depend on the baby's maturity by birth. Diseases of the first months of life have a negative impact on the time of tooth eruption.