Chapter 3 (Session 4)

Question 1

What are the primary molars replaced by?

Answer 1

The permanent premolars

Question 2

What tooth does the crown of the primary maxillary first molar resemble?

Answer 2

The permanent maxillary first molar crown

Question 3

How many roots do the primary maxillary molars have?

Answer 3

Three

Question 4

What makes the deciduous mandibular first molar unique?

Answer 4

It has a crown from unlike that of any permanent tooth

Question 5

T/F The primary teeth are usually larger in overall size and crown dimensions than permanent teeth?

Answer 5

False

They have smaller dimensions

Question 6

T/F The primary teeth have a markedly more prominent cervical ridge than the permanent teeth?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Which set of teeth (primary or permanent) have roots that are more widely flared?

Answer 7

Primary

Question 8

Which set of molars (primary or permanent) have a buccolingual diameter that is larger?

Answer 8

permanent

Question 9

T/F The crowns of primary anterior teeth are wider mesiodistally in comparison with their crown length than are the permanent teeth.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F The buccal and lingual surfaces of primary molars are flatter above the cervical curvatures than those of permanent molars?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The cervical ridges buccally on the permanent molars are much more pronounced than on the primary molars?

Answer 11

False

They are more pronounced on the primary molars

Question 12

T/F The roots of primary anterior teeth are narrower and longer compared to the crown than permanent anterior teeth roots are to the crown

Answer 12

True