mandibular 1st molars Flashcards
When do mandibular 1st molars begin formation?
At birth
When do mandibular 1st molars erupt?
6–7 years
When is root completion for mandibular 1st molars?
9–10 years
What numbers are the mandibular 1st molars?
19 & #30
Which teeth are normally the largest in the mandibular arch?
Mandibular 1st molars
Which are usually the first permanent teeth to erupt?
Mandibular 1st molars
How many cusps or developmental lobes do mandibular 1st molars have?
5
What are the three buccal cusps of mandibular 1st molars?
MB, DB, and D
What are the two lingual cusps of mandibular 1st molars?
ML and DL
How many cusps can be seen from the buccal view of mandibular 1st molars?
3
What is the shape of the mesial outline in the buccal view of mandibular 1st molars?
Convex crown, slightly concave at the cervical third
Which surface is wider on the mandibular 1st molars : buccal or lingual?
Buccal
What is the shape of the distal outline in the buccal view of mandibular 1st molars?
Rounded or convex
How many developmental buccal grooves are present on mandibular 1st molars?
2
Where are the mesial and distal contact areas located on mandibular 1st molars?
At the junction of the occlusal and middle thirds
Name the two developmental buccal grooves on mandibular 1st molars.
MB groove and DB groove
Are the Mesial Lingual and Distal Lingual cusps on the mandibular 1st molars almost equal in size
Yes
What is the profile of the lingual surface in mandibular 1st molars?
Convex
What separates the ML and DL lingual cusps of mandibular 1st molars?
Lingual developmental groove
How do lingual cusps compare to buccal cusps on mandibular 1st molars?
Lingual cusps are higher and more pointed
How many roots do mandibular 1st molars have?
Two roots: mesial and distal
How does the root trunk of mandibular 1st molars compare to mandibular 2nd molars?
The root trunk is shorter on the 1st molar than the 2nd
How do the roots of mandibular 1st molars compare to mandibular 2nd molars?
Roots are more divergent toward the apex on the 1st molar
Are the roots of mandibular 1st molars usually straight or bent?
Many roots are bent