Canines Flashcards
1
Q
canine functions
A
tears food during mastication, supports facial muscles, esthetics
2
Q
canines have grooves on facial surfaces from…
A
lobes
3
Q
Canines longest teeth in each arch?
A
yes
4
Q
Canine has one cusp on facial surface…
A
called cuspid
5
Q
Mesial cusp slop usually ??? than distal cusp slope, helps determine right vs left tooth
A
shorter
6
Q
Labial ridge
A
elevation of enamel
7
Q
Depressions on lingual surface
A
lingual fossa
8
Q
Marginal ridges
A
elevations of enamel
9
Q
maxillary canines erupt when?
A
11-12 years old
10
Q
mandibular canines erupt when?
A
9-10 years old
11
Q
can erupt…
A
facially or lingually
12
Q
Attrition
A
common on canines, tooth to tooth contact wear
