Dent. Anatmy: MANDIBULAR Flashcards
Describe Mandibular central
is wider F/L than M/D (smallest, most symmetrical tooth)
only opposes 1 tooth (max central), incisal edge is lingual tilted, roots have M & D concavity
- incisal edge is twisted disto-lingually
Mandibular lateral incisor has a __________________ & a cingulum offeset to the distal
lhas a ingual curve on the distal incisal edge
Mandibular canine erupts before?
premolars (opposite for maxillary)
Which anterior teeth is most likely to be bifurcated?
Mandibular canine
You have to do RCT on a mandibular canine, what is the most likely complication you may encounter?
Bifurcated root
Mandibular canine has ?
mesial outline form that’s straight
Premolar most likely to exhibit pits & has a square occlusal surface?
Mandibular 2nd PM
Highest cusp in a mandibular Y-type 2nd premolar is made by a combination of what grooves?
Central & Lingual groove
Roots of the mandibular 1st M are spread wider than?
roots of mandibular 2nd M
Cusp sizes of Mand 2nd Molar
MB> ML> DB> DL
Organize cusp sizes of Mand 2nd Molar by width:
MB>ML>DB>DL
Organize cusp sizes of Mand 2nd Molar by Length:
ML>DL>MB>DB
What is the smallest cusp on the mandibular 1st Molar?
Distal
What is the 1st tooth to erupt after the last succedaneous tooth has come in ?
Man 2nd Molar
Which of the following cusps is not a primary development cusp of the maxillary 1st Molar?
distolingual