incisors Flashcards
which width is longer for incisors?
faciolinugally ( except on maxillary central incisors)
which incisor has roots that don’t bend?
maxillary incisors
where is the height of contour on incisors?
cervical 1/3rd of crown ( both facial and lingual sides)
what is the function of the maxillary incisors cingulum?
helps guide the mandibular incisors to achieve maximum occlusion.
name 4 characteristics from the incisal view
MMR, DMR, IR, cingulum
which arch has wider crowns mesiodistally?
maxillary
which arch has contact areas more cervical?
maxillary, mandibular are more incisal
which arch lingual anatomy more distinct?
maxillary
which arch has a larger cingulum?
maxillary
which arch has an incisal edge on or lingual to mid-root?
mandibular
which arch has wider faciolinguall crowns?
mandibular, maxillary are wider mesiodistally