Exam 1 review (part 2) Flashcards
Which cusp is larger and taller on the primary mandibular first molar?
Mesiofacial cusp is larger and taller than the distofacial cusp
T or F, There is a short or indistinct facial developmental groove that looks more like a depression on the primary mandibular first molar
True
Describe the cervical line on the primary mandibular first molar
The cervical line significantly points or dips apically onto the mesial root surface on the mesial half of the tooth
Describe the cervical ridge on the primary mandibular first molar
Cervical ridge is quite convex in the mesial half, and fades out onto the distofacial cervical third
Which root is longer and more straight on the primary mandibular first molar?
the mesial root is much longer and more straight than the distal root
What is specific about the developmental groove on the primary mandibular second molar?
The tooth possesses a long and winding central developmental groove
What surface of the primary mandibular second molar possesses a distinct marginal ridge groove?
Mesial marginal ridge groove
T or F, the distal marginal ridge has a “notch” instead of a groove that splits it into two segments on the primary mandibular second molar
True
What separates the three cusps on the primary mandibular second molar?
Mesiofacial and Distofacial developmental grooves separate the three cusps
What are the major fossae on the primary mandibular second molar?
Central fossa, mesial triangular fossa & distal triangular fossa
T or F, There are significant triangular ridges located on each cusp, each involved in transverse ridges. (Primary mandibular second molar)
False, There are significant triangular ridges located on each cusp but none of them meet to form a transverse ridge
What is the most common location in the mandible for a permanent supernumerary tooth to exist?
the mandibular second premolar
Fusion of teeth is commonly seen in what teeth?
Maxillary second & third molars
T or F, Fusion always involves dentin during tooth fusion
True
How many independent pulp chambers and root canals can be seen in tooth fusion?
Two independent pulp chambers and root canals
T or F, fusion can never be the union of a normal tooth bud to a supernumerary tooth germ
False, Can also be the union of a normal tooth bud to a supernumerary tooth germ
What is tooth fusion?
Arises through the union of two normally separated tooth germs, and depending upon the stage of development of the teeth at the time of union, it may be either complete or incomplete
What is the outline of the root of permanent maxillary central incisor? Apex location?
Root is cone-shaped with a relatively blunt apex usually located slightly distal to center line of the tooth, with no evidence of root surface developmental depressions
T or F, The permanent maxillary central incisor is the hardest tooth to extract
False, it is easy to extract in that the clinician can rotate the tooth within the alveolus, without fear of fracturing the root or any osseous tissue
What is the crown length and width of the permanent maxillary lateral incisor compared to the central incisor
- Crown length is 1.0-1.5 mm shorter than the maxillary central incisor
- Crown width is 2.0 mm less than the maxillary central incisor