Canines Flashcards
From a facial view of a maxillary canine, compare the length of the mesial and distal cusp ridges.
a. What happens with age?
M cusp ridge < D cusp ridge
a. M cusp ridge > D cusp ridge
From a facial view of a maxillary canine, which proximal surface exhibits more convexity?
Distal
What is the anatomical feature that divides the lingual fossa of a canine?
Lingual Ridge
From an incisal view of a maxillary canine, how would you differentiate between the mesial and distal surface?
Distal cusp ridge longer, Distal looks pulled out, more convex
From a proximal view of a maxillary canine, where is the cusp tip located relative to the mid-root axis?
Facial to the mid root (long axis)
Which of the developmental lobes gives rise to the cusps of the canine?
Mid-Facial developmental lobe
How do the proximal HOC of the mandibular canine compare to the maxillary canine?
Mandibular HOC more incisal that Maxillary HOC
From a proximal view, compare the facial contours of the mandibular and maxillary canine.
Maxillary = bulkier, wider. Mandibular = taller, slimmer
Where is the tip of the mandibular canine located relative to the proximal mid-root long axis?
Lingual to mid-root (long axis)
Which cusp ridge is the shortest comparing the maxillary and mandibular canines?
Lingual (smallest). However, Mesial cusp ridge < Distal cusp ridge
Assuming the same tooth length, compare the relative ratios of crown:root in the maxillary and mandibular canines: which has the longer crown and which has the longer root?
Maxillary root is longer, Mandibular crown is longer
Which of the anterior teeth are bifurcated roots most likely to occur?
Any mandibular anterior teeth
Which canine exhibits the straightest mesial outline?
Mandibular
From a facial view, where is the cusp tip of either the maxillary canines located relative to he mid-root long axis?
a. Mandibular canine?
Centered
a. Centered
What are the names of the four cusp ridges radiating from the cusp of the canine?
Mesial, Distal, Lingual & Facial Cusp Ridges
