Lateral incisor Flashcards
1
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1.
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narrow, chisel shaped crown with incisal biting edge
2
Q
2.
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single root
3
Q
3.
A
lower lateral incisor sometimes has a second (lingual) root canal, especially if the root has split into two
4
Q
4.
A
palatal or lingual surfaces has a cingulum
5
Q
5.
A
function is to bite in a scissor action with the upper incisors , + break off separate bite size portions
6
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6.
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uppers can be congenitally absent or develop as abnormally small teeth - often called peg laterals
