Lecture 7 Maxillary First Molar Flashcards
When does the maxillary first molar typically erupt?
• A) 6 years
• B) 8 years
• C) 10 years
• D) 12 years
A) 6 years
What shape is the crown of the maxillary first molar?
• A) Cuboidal
• B) Cylindrical
• C) Triangular
• D) Oval
A) Cuboidal
In the buccal aspect of the maxillary first molar, what is the shape of the occlusal outline?
• A) W shape
• B) Circular
• C) Rectangular
• D) Trapezoidal
A) W shape
How many cusps does the maxillary first molar have, and which cusp is the largest?
• A) 4 cusps, ML is the largest
• B) 3 cusps, MB is the largest
• C) 5 cusps, DB is the largest
• D) 4 cusps, DL is the largest
A) 4 cusps, ML is the largest
Which groove on the occlusal aspect of the maxillary first molar runs from the central fossa to the mesial fossa?
• A) Centro-buccal groove
• B) Disto-lingual groove
• C) Mesio-central groove
• D) Central groove
C) Mesio-central groove
What is a distinguishing feature of the maxillary first molar’s pulp chamber?
•A) It has 2 pulpal horns.
•B) It is voluminous with 4 pulpal horns.
•C) It has no pulpal horns.
•D) It contains 3 root canals.
B) it is voluminous with 4 pulpal horns
Which root of the maxillary first molar is described as having a flattened buccolingual dimension?
• A) Buccal root
• B) Palatal root
• C) Mesiobuccal root
• D) Distobuccal root
B) Palatal root
In which direction do the apexes of the buccal roots of the maxillary first molar typically incline?
• A) Distally
• B) Lingually
• C) Mesially
• D) Buccally
A) Distally
Which cusp on the maxillary first molar is most commonly associated with the Cusp of Carabelli?
• A) Mesiobuccal cusp
• B) Distobuccal cusp
• C) Mesiolingual cusp
• D) Distolingual cusp
C) Mesiolingual cusp
What is the outline shape of the cervical margin of the maxillary first molar’s crown?
• A) Arc circle
• B) Straight line
• C) W shape
• D) Oval
A) Arc circle
In the buccal aspect, what is the shape of the occlusal outline of the maxillary first molar?
A) V shape
B) W shape with rounded mesial and distal V
C) Straight line
D) Circular
B) W shape with rounded Mesial and distal V
What characteristic is noted about the mesial outline of the maxillary first molar in the lingual aspect?
• A) Shorter and more convex
• B) Longer and flatter
• C) Circular and convex
• D) Straight and angled
B) Longer and flatter
Which groove on the occlusal aspect of the maxillary first molar separates the MB and ML cusps?
• A) Mesio-central groove
• B) Centro-buccal groove
• C) Disto-lingual groove
• D) Occlusal groove
A) Mesio-central groove
What is the shape of the occlusal outline on the lingual aspect of the maxillary first molar?
• A) W shape
• B) V shape
• C) Circular
• D) Straight
A) W shape
How many root canals are typically found in the maxillary first molar?
• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
C) 3