Kaim random Flashcards

1
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_______ initiates translation of the condyle down the articular eminence

A

The temporomandibular ligament

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1
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Primary molars differs from permanent molars in that their roots are more

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divergent

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2
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The cervical cross section of the maxillary 1st premolar exhibits a

A

kidney shaped root outline

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2
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_____ have the greatest morphological variation

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3rd molars and Maxillary laterals are after that

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3
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______ is the only tooth that has potential of contacting both anterior and posterior teeth

A

The MAX canine

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3
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The ________ has the greatest faciolingual diameter of the crown for all teeth

A

maxillary first molar

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3
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______ has measurement that is nearly identical for Inciso-Cervical versus Mesio-distal

A

Max central

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4
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The condyle on the working side generally rotates

A

about a vertical axis and translates laterally

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5
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________ forms the distal boundary of the central fossa

A

The oblique ridge of maxillary molar

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5
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_____ SMALLEST crown dimensions of ANY tooth

A

Mand Central-

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6
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A common trait of maxillary premolars is that their lingual cusps are off set to the

A

mesial

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6
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have most variation in crown morphology

A

3rd Molars

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7
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Occlusal view the greatest faciolingual diameter of a mandibular 2nd molar is in the

A

mesial 1/3

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8
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The premolar with the steepest cusp inclines is the

A

maxillary 1st premolar

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9
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Approximately 50% of permanent root formation is completed at the time

A

the tooth erupts

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10
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The tooth with the longest root is the

A

maxillary canine

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10
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_____ crown twisted on root

A

Mand Lateral-

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11
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Primary 2nd molar is the only primary posterior tooth to have

A

oblique & transverse ridges &DL groove

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12
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Physiological rest position is also known as

A

Postural Position

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13
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_________ has the greatest m-d diameter of all molars

A

The Mandibular 1st molar

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13
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The principle muscles that retrude the mandible are the

A

posterior fibers of the temporalis

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13
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The difference in space from the primary to the permanent dentition is

A

2-4 mm

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14
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________ usually have two mesial canals

A

Mandibular 1st molars

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14
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Viewed from the occlusal the basic coronal outline of a mandibular second premolar is

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pentagonal

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15
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Of the 3 furcations of a ______ the mesial is the closest to thecervical line

A

maxillary 1st molar

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16
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The overjet and overbite provide some degree of protection for

A

lips cheeks and tongue

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17
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The ______ occurs at the junction of the dental papilla & the inner enamel epithelium

A

dentinoenamel junction

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18
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________ usually has two roots and three canals

A

Mandibular 1st molar

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19
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______ is the anterior tooth that most frequently exhibits a bifurcated root

A

The mandibular canine

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20
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______ has distal contact that farthest cervically of any INCISOR

A

Max lateral

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21
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The upper compartment of the tmj is that space between the

A

disc and the articular fossa and eminence

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21
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The mandibular centrals and laterals most frequently have concave areas on

A

M &D root surfaces

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23
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______ and _____ generally occlude with only one opposing tooth

A

Mandibular central incisors and Maxillary third molars

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24
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The mesial surface of the crown of the _____ is almost parallel to the long axis

A

mandibular canine

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24
Q

______ Proximal contacts at same level

A

Mand Central-

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25
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The anterior-posterior curvature of the occlusal surfaces as seen in a facial view

A

The Curve of Spee

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26
Q

The primary function of the dental pulp is to

A

form dentin

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27
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The primary tooth that has the most distinctly prominent facial cervical ridge is

A

Mandibular 1st molar

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27
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The last primary teeth to erupt is the

A

Maxillary second molars

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27
Q

The cusp tip of the primary canine is generally off set to the

A

distal

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27
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______ has the LONGEST ROOT length of any MANDIBULAR tooth

A

Mandibular Canine

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27
Q

Cruxiform occlusal pattern

A

Mand 2nd Molar-

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28
Q

muscles are primarily responsible for protrusive movement

A

The lateral pterygoid

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29
Q

Facial view of a primary mandibular 1st molar the CEJ is most apically positioned toward the

A

mesial 1/3

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31
Q

The non-working condyle moves

A

downward forward and medial

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31
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________ are most likely to be found in the middle 1/3 of the root

A

Oblique periodontal ligament fibers

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31
Q

The mandibular canine has a continuous convex facial surface from

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incisal to apical end

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32
Q

Mamelons that remain beyond the age of 10 generally indicate

A

an open bite

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32
Q

The lingual concavity of the maxillary anterior teeth

A

is most influenced by the side shift of the mandible

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33
Q

______ most symmetrical crown

A

Mand Central-

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34
Q

Centric occlusion=CO=

A

intercuspal position

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35
Q

______ of the periodontal ligament provide the major support for a tooth during function

A

The Oblique fibers

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35
Q

_____ is a developmental abnormality characterized by the presence of fewer teeth than usual

A

Oligodontia

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35
Q

______ has fossa that re closest in size compared to any other posterior tooth

A

Max 2nd premolar

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36
Q

The maxillary first primary molar has a crown that somewhat resembles a

A

permanent premolar

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37
Q

The primate space develops in the maxillary primary dentition between the

A

lateral and canine

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37
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Mandibular 1st premolar ______ smallest of any posterior tooth

A

facio-lingually

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38
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The roots of the maxillary second molar tend to be

A

less divergent and have greater distal inclinations

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38
Q

Marginal ridge heights for _____ are generally more occlusal than on the distal

A

posterior teeth

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39
Q

Max 1st premolar only premolar with longer

A

mesial cusp ridge

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40
Q

The lingual cusp of the ______ in normal occlusion does not occlude

A

mandibular 1st premolar

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41
Q

______ only tooth with mesial marginal ridge groove and mesial corwn concavity and mesial root depression

A

Max 1st premolar

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42
Q

The DL groove of a ______ is an anatomical feature that complicates root planning

A

MAX lateral incisor

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43
Q

Supernumerary teeth when seen in the maxilla are usually found between

A

the centrals or as 4th molars

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43
Q

______ has mesial marginal ridge that is more cervical than distal marginal ridge

A

Mandibular 1st premolar

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44
Q

The maxillary first primary molar has a root that resembles a typical

A

permanent molar

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44
Q

The ideal position and height of lingual cusps of ______ accommodates working movement

A

MAND 1st molar

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44
Q

Mandibular 1st premolar most variation of all posterior teeth in

A

facial versus lingual cusp height

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45
Q

The direction of primary enamel rods in the cervical third is in an

A

occlusal direction

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46
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_________ have long axis of their root apices facial and their crowns lingual

A

Mandibular molars

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46
Q

Interradicular fibers are not

A

periodontal fibers

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46
Q

Maintenance of the epithelial attachment is a function of the periodontal ligament

A

FALSE

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47
Q

The bifurcation for the mandibular canine roots when present creates a

A

facial and lingual root

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48
Q

The maxillary lateral incisor is usually equal to or larger than the

A

maxillary central in root length

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48
Q

The _______ is a depression in the temporal bone ( just anterior to the auditory canal)

A

glenoid fossa

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48
Q

Maxillary Canine cusp tip located ____ to ling axis

A

facial

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49
Q

The largest cusp of the mandibular first molar is the

A

mesio-facial

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49
Q

The most prone facial & lingual surfaces of molars are the

A

lingual of max and the facial of mandibular

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50
Q

______ has GREATEST cervical prominence of any ANTERIOR tooth

A

Maxillary Canine

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51
Q

________ occurs during the earliest stage of lateral movement

A

Bennett movement

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52
Q

ONLY premolar with a central fossa

A

Mandibular 2nd premolar

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53
Q

has the LONGEST root of any other molar

A

Mand 1st Molar

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54
Q

Mandibular central incisors have proximal contacts at approximately the same levels on

A

mesial & distal

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55
Q

LARGEST Occluso-cervical crown dimension of any MANDIBULAR molar

A

Mand 1st Molar

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56
Q

The direction of enamel rods in permanent teeth in the cervical third is in a

A

gingival direction

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57
Q

The usually pattern of eruption for primary teeth is

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centrals - laterals - 1st molars - canines - 2nd molars

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57
Q

The TMJ is protected by

A

snovial fluid fibrocartilage ligament suspension and masticatory muscles

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58
Q

______ has mesio-distal measurement that is nearly identical to facio-lingual (Closest of all ANTERIOR teeth)

A

Max lateral

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59
Q

______ has distal contact centered both Inciso-cervically and facio-lingually

A

Max lateral

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61
Q

For multirooted teeth dentin continues to form MOST rapidly at the

A

floor and roof of the pulp chamber

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62
Q

Mand 1st Molar has three

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facial cusps

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63
Q

The Y type mandibular pre molar has

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one facial and two lingual cusps

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63
Q

Caries stimulates the production of

A

secondary dentin

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64
Q

is a muscle guide position

A

Physiological rest position

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66
Q

The primary spacing for the anterior teeth is most frequently caused by the

A

growth of the dental arches

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67
Q

The first succedanous tooth to erupt in the mouth is the

A

permanent mandibular central incisor

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67
Q

The main component of enamel is

A

inorganic matter (NOT collagen)

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68
Q

The cervical cross section of the maxillary 1st premolar exhibits a

A

kidney shaped pulp chamber floor

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69
Q

The ______ is the prime mover in effecting a left working movement

A

right lateral pterygoid

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69
Q

The facial masticatory mucosa (attached gingival) is narrowest for the

A

mandibular first premolar

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70
Q

Periodontal ligament fibers are made up of

A

collagen

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71
Q

Accessory pulp canals allow the pulp tissue to m communicate with the periodontal ligament space

A

TRUE

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72
Q

The lower compartment of the tmj is located between the

A

condyle and the disc

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74
Q

Except for third molars the maxillary lateral incisor

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exhibits the most deviation in crown morphology

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75
Q

The pulp chamber of a mature tooth contains

A

blood vessels and nerves

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76
Q

The epithelial attachment is always an actual part of a tooth’s periodontium

A

TRUE

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76
Q

The molar that has the most distinct transverse ridge separating the mesial fossa is the

A

mandibular 1st

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77
Q

The lingual cusp of the _______ is off set to the mesial the first more than the second

A

maxillary premolars

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77
Q

The mesio-distal width of the mandibular lateral incisor is wider than the

A

mandibular central incisor

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79
Q

The occlusal outline from an occlusal view for the maxillary first molar is

A

rhomboidal

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80
Q

The obtuse corners coincide with the direction of the

A

oblique ridge

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81
Q

GREATEST F-L crown dimension of any ANTERIOR tooth

A

Maxillary Canine

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82
Q

From the facial or lingual view canines have a

A

pentagonal outline

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83
Q

_______ has frequently both a separate mesial and distal pit

A

The mandibular 1st premolar

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84
Q

The facial cusp of the maxillary 1st premolar is offset to the

A

distal

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84
Q

Dense avascular fibrous connective tissue covers the

A

articulating osseous structures of the TMJ

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85
Q

In delayed resorption of primary incisors the permanent incisors usually erupt

A

lingually

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87
Q

The physiologic rest position is established when the mastication muscles are in

A

tonic equilibrium

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89
Q

All premolars are wider

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faciolingually than mesiodistally

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91
Q

The hardest dental tissue is

A

enamel

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92
Q

The smallest root of the maxillary molar is the

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distofacial

93
Q

The non-molar tooth that most frequently exhibits three roots is the

A

maxillary 1st premolar

95
Q

______ has two cusps that are of equal height

A

The maxillary 2nd premolar has

95
Q

From a facial view the crown of a ______ has a mesio-incisal slope longer than the distoincisal

A

primary canine

96
Q

The highest and sharpest cusp on a primary mandibular first molar is the

A

mesiolingual

97
Q

has GREATEST distal root inclination of any other tooth

A

3rd Mandibular Molar

99
Q

In cervical cross section the root of the mandibular canine is flattened in a

A

mesio-distal direction

100
Q

________ are the only anterior teeth that are wider mesio-distally than facio-lingually

A

Maxillary incisors

101
Q

The cross section of the mandibular canine at the CEJ is

A

OVOID but wider mediodistally at the labial

102
Q

The crown of the mandibular second molar inclines to the

A

mesial and lingual

104
Q

________ of the mandibular molars occludes in the central fossa of the maxillary molars

A

The distobuccal cusp

105
Q

The function of the ____ is to form and supply nutrients to dentin and transmit sensory stimuli

A

pulp

106
Q

The disk of the TMJ is moved forward principally by the

A

lateral pterygoid

106
Q

The primate space develops in the mandibular primary dentition between the

A

canine and 1st molar

108
Q

______ has the most pronounced developmental marginal groove of any max tooth

A

The maxillary 1st premolar

109
Q

The distolingual cusp of maxillary molar is the only one that is not part of the

A

molar cusp triangle

111
Q

The groove pattern for the mandibular second molar is consider a

A

cross (+) pattern

112
Q

The largest root of the maxillary molar is the

A

palatal

112
Q

periodontal ligament fibers reduces the likelihood of forceful impaction into the alveolus

A

The oblique

113
Q

Maxillary Canine distal contact is

A

centered

115
Q

The premolar that has a longer mesio-facial cusp ridge than disto-facial cusp ridge is the

A

maxillary 1st

117
Q

_______ plays the greatest role in discluding the posterior teeth in latero-protrusive

A

Anterior guidance

119
Q

Facial view the apex of the lingual root is in line with the

A

facial groove of the tooth

120
Q

The premolar that most frequently has a single central pit is the

A

mandibular second

120
Q

_____ from an occlusal view are frequently heart shaped because the are missing the DL cusp

A

Max 3rd molars

121
Q

The facial surfaces of ________ are located medial to the border of the ascending ramus

A

mandibular molars

122
Q

______are a result of normal enamel apposition

A

Perikymata

124
Q

The non-molar tooth that most frequently has a mesial and distal pulp horn is the

A

max central incisor

126
Q

_______ travel from one root to an adjacent root surface

A

The transseptal periodontal fibers

127
Q

Viewed from the occlusal the 4 posterior teeth in the mandibular arch are aligned in a

A

straight line

128
Q

When viewed from the occlusal the arrangement of the teeth are

A

parabolic

129
Q

The lingual cusp of a _____ is similar in development to the cingulum of a canine

A

mandibular 1st premolar

129
Q

______ makes a C shape from crown tip to root apex

A

Mandibular Canine

130
Q

The anterior tooth that most likely would demonstrate a lingual pit cavity is

A

maxillary lateral incisor

130
Q

The center of the oblique ridge on a ______ is at the same level with the marginal ridge

A

Maxillary 1st molar

131
Q

Molar that most frequently has only 3 cusps

A

The maxillary 3rd molar

132
Q

The apex of the triangular-shaped boundary of the interproximal space is the contact area of the teeth

A

TRUE

133
Q

The height of contour is in the ______ for the facial surfaces of all teeth

A

gingival 1/3

134
Q

Accessory pulp canals may be found in the

A

cervical third of the root and furcation areas of molars

136
Q

The geometric form of anterior teeth when viewed from the proximal is

A

triangular

138
Q

The ______ from a proximal view tends to be positioned with the most nearly vertical axis

A

maxillary canine

138
Q

_______ is the bodily shift of the mandible toward the working condyle

A

Bennett movement

139
Q

The contact between a max central and lateral incisor

A

makes the lingual embrasure larger than the facial

140
Q

The smallest cusp of the mandibular 1st molar is the

A

distal cusp

141
Q

The _______ muscle is NOT an elevator of the mandible

A

lateral pterygoid muscle

142
Q

The mesiolingual developmental groove on tooth # 21 originates from the

A

occlusal pit

143
Q

The usual overjet is

A

2-4 mm

144
Q

Ligaments associated with the TMJ serve to protect surrounding and supporting tissues from damage

A

TRUE

145
Q

_______ is the cemental union of 2 fully formed teeth that were originally separate entities

A

Concrescence

145
Q

Teeth are in contact in intercuspal position during

A

NON mastictory swallowing

146
Q

The cervical line of permanent teeth has the greatest depth of curvature on the

A

mesial aspect

147
Q

The _____ cusp of the maxillary 1st molar is the largest and longest posterior cusp

A

mesiolingual

149
Q

__________ results from the union of the facial and lingual triangular ridges

A

A transverse ridge

151
Q

A primary molar lacks an

A

identifiable root trunk

152
Q

The incisal embrasure between the maxillary centrals is smaller than between the

A

central and the lateral

153
Q

The _____ is the only premolar that frequently only has one pulp horn

A

mandibular first premolar

153
Q

has SHORTEST root of any mandibular tooth

A

3rd Mandibular Molar

154
Q

This mesiolingual and distofacial angles from the occlusal outline tend to be

A

obtuse angles

155
Q

_____ has a mesial concavity that makes it difficult to adapt a matrix band

A

The maxillary 1st premolar

157
Q

The side shift of the mandible is also known as the

A

Bennett movement

158
Q

______ separates cusp ridges from marginal ridges

A

Developmental grooves

160
Q

For molar teeth the root canals join the pulp chamber apical to the

A

cementoenamel junction

161
Q

______ have the most distinct and deepest lingual fossa’s of all anterior teeth

A

Maxillary lateral incisors

162
Q

Accessory pulp canals may contain

A

nervous and vascular tissue

163
Q

The ______ has the longest root

A

maxillary canine

165
Q

The _____ has the most distinct transverse ridge

A

primary mandibular first molar

166
Q

ONLY premolar with a lingual groove

A

Mandibular 2nd premolar

167
Q

distinguished by the cervical curvature which is greater on the mesial than distal

A

Mandibular centrals

169
Q

______ generally have the most prominent marginal ridges of all anterior teeth

A

The maxillary lateral incisors

170
Q

The non-molar that is least likely to have a bifurcated root is the

A

maxillary central incisor

172
Q

_______limits the extent of jaw opening

A

The temporomandibular ligament

173
Q

In Posselt’s envelope of motion maximum intercuspal position is the

A

most superior point

174
Q

Mandibular 1st premolar only tooth with a _____ groove

A

mesio-lingual

176
Q

The number of permanent dentition that normally have cingulums

A

total of 12 teeth

177
Q

When the mandible moves from CO to edge to edge the condyles move

A

forward & downward

179
Q

The middle facial lobe of the maxillary canine includes the

A

cusp tip

180
Q

The mandibular primary primate space is located between

A

canine and first molar

182
Q

The TMJ has

A

2 synovial cavities

183
Q

_________ have contact points at the same incisocervical level

A

The mandibular central incisors

184
Q

When a 4th pulp canal is present in a maxillary first molar it is located in the

A

mesiofacial canal

185
Q

The ______ has its mesial marginal ridge more cervical than the distal

A

mandibular first premolar

186
Q

Physiologic rest position occurs when the mastication muscles are in

A

tonic equilibrium

188
Q

The occlusal outline for the mandibular 1st premolar occlusal view is

A

diamond shaped

189
Q

LARGEST FL crown dimension of ANY other MANDIBULAR tooth

A

Mand 1st Molar

191
Q

More of the occlusal surface can be seen from the mesial than distal for a

A

mandibular 1st premolar

192
Q

______ has GREATEST cervical curvature (on mesial) of any other tooth

A

Max central

194
Q

The thickest section of the articular disc when seen in the sagittal plane is the

A

posterior border

196
Q

______ is the Posterior tooth that has the greatest cervico-occlusal crown height

A

The maxillary 1st premolar

197
Q

________ of the Maxillary molars occludes in the central fossa of the mandibular molars

A

The mesiolingual cusp

197
Q

Of the 3 furcations of a ______ the distal is the furthest from the cervical line

A

maxillary 1st molar

199
Q

The ______ has a wider m-d width toward the facial than toward the lingual

A

maxillary 1st molar

201
Q

________ are the only posterior teeth that are wider mesio-distally than facio-lingually

A

Mandibular Molars

203
Q

The mesio-distal width of the maxillary lateral incisor is narrower than the

A

maxillary central incisor

204
Q

The shortest interdental papilla is between the

A

mandibular second premolar and first molar

205
Q

In the rare event of a second canal for a mandibular 1st premolar it is most likely located to the

A

lingual

207
Q

_____ is the most bilaterally symmetrical tooth

A

The primary and permanent mandibular central incisor

208
Q

Periodontal ligament fibers support the tooth connecting to the dental alveolar bone via the

A

cementum

209
Q

Other than 3rd molars the tooth that is most often congenitally missing is the

A

maxillary lateral incisor

210
Q

________ are the non molar teeth having the sharpest demarcation between pulp chamber & canal

A

tooth #5 &12

210
Q

______ symmetrical POSTERIOR tooth

A

Max 2nd premolar

211
Q

The ______ has the smallest faciolingual crown dimension

A

primary mandibular central incisor

212
Q

The mandibular canine is narrower mesiodistally than the

A

maxillary canine

214
Q

The groove pattern for the mandibular first molar is considered a

A

Y or Dryopethicus pattern

215
Q

The number of lobes that form the anterior teeth is

A

4

217
Q

Continued eruption of a tooth through the surrounding tissue makes the clinical crown appear

A

longer

218
Q

At mid root cross section of first molars the largest is the

A

mesial of the mandibular

219
Q

The distoincisal angle of the _______ has the greatest convexity of all maxillary anterior teeth

A

maxillary lateral

220
Q

________ are the only maxillary teeth that are wider mesio-distally than facio-lingually

A

Maxillary incisors

221
Q

The crown form of canines from a facial view is

A

pentagonal

222
Q

A key feature that differentiates a mandibular1st & 2nd molar is the number of

A

developmental grooves and number of cusps

224
Q

The mesiofacial and distolingual angles from the occlusal outline tend to be

A

acute angles

225
Q

MESIAL root has GRATEST F-L dimension of any other root

A

Mand 1st Molar

226
Q

Contraction of the lateral pterygoid produces _____ movement of the condyle from the articular fossa

A

forward

227
Q

The developmental groove between the df cusp and the dl cusp of the mandibular 1st molar is

A

distofacial (Looking it up it looks like the distofacial is between the DF and D groove)

227
Q

When compared to a maxillary canine the mandibular canine has contact areas located more

A

incisally

228
Q

The ______ has the greatest facio-lingual axial inclination

A

maxillary central

229
Q

______ has cusp heights closer in height to each other than any other PREMOLAR

A

Max 2nd premolar

230
Q

closest in size FL vs MD of any MAXILLARY POSTERIOR tooth

A

Max 1st Molar

231
Q

Maxillary Canine has a

A

distal bulge

233
Q

The cross sectional outline at the cervical is roughly triangular for the

A

permanent maxillary 2nd molar

235
Q

The cervical ridge is most prominent for primary maxillary teeth on the MF surface of the

A

1st molar

237
Q

All ______ generally have cingulums

A

All anterior teeth (12)

239
Q

The primary central incisor exhibits a prominent cervical ridge both on the

A

facial and lingual surfaces

240
Q

______ GREATEST OVERALL total tooth length

A

Maxillary Canine

241
Q

______ tends to taper toward the facial rather than toward the lingual

A

maxillary 1st molar

242
Q

______ has incisal edge lingual to long axis

A

Mandibular Canine

244
Q

The _______ does NOT look like any permanent tooth

A

primary first mandibular molar

245
Q

In a healthy mouth the alveolar process is thinnest around the facial of the

A

mandibular central incisors

247
Q

The primary maxillary 1st molar most often bears the greatest resemblance to a

A

premolar

248
Q

Mesiolingual groove is an identifying characteristic for the

A

mandibular 1st premolar

249
Q

Primary teeth are less mineralized than permanent teeth are consequently are more

A

worn

250
Q

______ has greateas MD crown dimension of any ANTERIOR tooth

A

Max central incisor

251
Q

In cross section the root of the mandibular canine is

A

irregularly oval

252
Q

Calcification of the primary roots is normally completed at

A

3-4 years of age

253
Q

ONLY premolar with multiple lingual cusps

A

Mandibular 2nd

254
Q

Hypercementosis is an excess of calcified tissue formation at the

A

root apex

254
Q

The primary mandibular 1st molar usually exhibits a

A

distal triangular fossa

255
Q

The dentin that is most highly mineralized is

A

intra or peritubular dentin

256
Q

The predominant connective tissue for periodontal ligament fibers

A

Collagenous

257
Q

The tooth that is most likely forced into the maxillary sinus during an extraction is the

A

first molar

259
Q

The primary teeth that differ most from permanent teeth are the

A

first molars

260
Q

The number of lobes that form the posterior teeth coincides

A

with the number of cusps

261
Q

The percentage of dentin that is organic is

A

20-30%

263
Q

The occlusal table of a posterior tooth makes up 55-65% of the total

A

facio-lingual dimension

264
Q

Mandibular 1st premolar is closest of all MANDIBULAR TEETH in

A

FL versus M-D diameter

265
Q

The primary _________ generally exhibits cusp of Carabelli

A

second molar

266
Q

____ teeth have distal and mesial marginal ridges

A

All

267
Q

_____ has MOST crown shape variations

A

Max lateral

268
Q

LARGEST M-D crown dimension of ANY other tooth

A

Mand 1st Molar

269
Q

ligament guided position

A

Centric relation is a

270
Q

The occlusal outline of a mandibular first molar is a

A

pentagon

270
Q

Crown of the ________ has a shorter distolingual groove than the second molar

A

maxillary first molar

271
Q

______ has longest CROWN dimension of any other tooth

A

Mandibular Canine

272
Q

The softest dental tissue is

A

cementum

274
Q

_____ has straightest mesial alignment of crown to root

A

Mandibular Canine

275
Q

The Y type mandibular 2nd premolar has the same number of occlusal pits as the

A

mandibular 1st molar

276
Q

______ has sharpest set of incisal angles (mesial and distal)

A

Mand Central-

277
Q

has a distal concavity that can pose special problems in matrix placement

A

The Maxillary 1st molar

278
Q

has GREATEST root separation of ANY OTHER tooth

A

Mand 1st Molar

279
Q

The mandibular canine has a less prominent cingulum than the

A

maxillary canine

280
Q

The size and position of the cusps are more identical for the

A

2nd maxillary premolar than the first

281
Q

The mesiolingual developmental groove on tooth # 21 extends onto the

A

proximal surface

282
Q

The _____ most often is in abnormal relation and contact with adjacent teeth

A

maxillary lateral incisor

283
Q

_______ has a uniquely prominent triangular ridge

A

The mandibular 1st premolar

285
Q

______ mesio-distal crown width SMALLEST of any MAXILLARY tooth

A

Max lateral

286
Q

________ exhibits more cusps than the primary first molar

A

The primary second molar

287
Q

_____ has longest root of any other tooth

A

Maxillary Canine

288
Q

_______ of an anterior tooth is the first to calcify

A

The incisal ridge

289
Q

________ are the only mandibular teeth that are wider mesio-distally than facio-lingually

A

Mandibular Molars

290
Q

The mandibular 1st PREmolar the mesial marginal ridge located more

A

cervical than the distal

291
Q

From a proximal view the incisal ridge of the crown is on line with the

A

center of the root

292
Q

The lingual cusp of the mandibular first premolar is approximately

A

2/3rds the height of the facial cusp

293
Q

The premolar that is most likely to have a crescent-shaped central developmental groove is

A

Mand 2nd

294
Q

The _______ resembles a premolar

A

primary first maxillary molar

295
Q

Extrinsic muscle of the tongue that causes it to retract

A

The styloglossus muscle

296
Q

The oblique ridge connects the

A

mesiolingual and distofacial cusps

297
Q

The apex of a tooth is fully formed _____ after it erupts in the mouth

A

2-3 years

298
Q

________ is the primary tooth that generally has an oblique ridge

A

The primary maxillary 2nd molar

299
Q

The teeth whose function is primarily biting are

A

incisors and canines

300
Q

Tooth contact almost exclusively determines

A

intercuspal position