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Mandibular Premolars (permanent) Flashcards

1
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Which mandibular permanent premolar is smaller / bigger?

A

Mandibular first premolar is smaller than mandibular second premolar.

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What is the relationship of the lingual and facial cusp on a mandibular premolar?

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Facial cusp is much bigger than lingual cusp

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In comparison to maxillary premolars are the mandibular premolars more or less similar?

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Mandibular premolars are less similar (they have more distinguishing features)

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What are the Universal numbers of the mandibular first premolar?

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21 (left)

28 (right)

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5
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From the facial view, what is the shape (not geometrical) of the mandibular first premolar?

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Pentagonal

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From the facial view, what is the geometrical shape of the mandibular first premolar? which way does it taper?

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Facial View –> Trapezoidal / tapering cervically

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Which two teeth in the entire mouth have similar HOC (medial & distal)

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Mandibular Central and Mandibular first premolar

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Where is the mesial & distal HOC on a mandibular first premolar?

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M-HOC & D-HOC are both at middle third

Distal may be slightly occlusal

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Which cusp on a mandibular first premolar is longer / shorter?

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MB cusp is shorter

DB cusp is longer

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Which premolar has the most variable lingual cusp?

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mandibular first premolar

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11
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What feature is found on a mandibular first premolar that is between the mesial marginal ridge and the Lingual Cusp?

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Mesial marginal groove

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What is the geometric shape of a mandibular first premolar from a proximal view?

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Rhomboidal

Inclined lingually

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Where is the buccal cusp tip in relationship to the root on a mandibular first premolar from a proximal view?

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Buccal cusp tip on a mandibular first premolar is centered over root midline (mandibular second premolar is not)

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Where is the lingual cusp tip in relationship to the root on a mandibular first premolar from a proximal view?

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Lingual cusp tip is centered over lingual root surface with the tip slightly more lingual

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From mesial view, at what angle is the mesial marginal ridge inclined on a mandibular first premolar ?

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Mesial Marginal ridge on a mandibular first premolar is inclined 45 degrees?

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From proximal view, which marginal ridge is more cervical in a mandibular first premolar?

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Mesial marginal ridge is more cervical than the distal marginal ridge in a mandibular first premolar

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What is the general view of mesial and distal marginal ridges on premolars?

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Generally, distal marginal ridge is more cervical than mesial marginal ridge (exception is mandibular first premolar )

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What groove is found on the mesial side of the mandibular first premolar?

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Mesial Lingual groove

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19
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Is there a distal marginal groove present on a mandibular first premolar?

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No

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20
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From which view can one see more of the occlusal table on a mandibular first premolar (mesial or distal) and why?

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Mesial because mesial marginal ridge is more cervical than distal marginal ridge

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21
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How does the distal marginal ridge compare to the mesial marginal ridge on a mandibular first premolar? (2 main factors)

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Distal marginal on a mandibular first premolar is more occlusal and more horizontal (mesial marginal ridge is more vertical and cervical)

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22
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What outline does the mandibular first premolar have?

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Diamond shape

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23
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Which is longer FL or MD on a mandibular first premolar ?

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FL>MD on a mandibular first premolar

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24
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What shape is the occlusal table on a mandibular first premolar

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Triangular in shape

25
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Do the Buccal and Lingual cusp on a mandibular first premolar offset in any way? if so, which way?

A

Buccal & Lingual cusp are offset mesially on a mandibular first premolar

26
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Form an occlusal view on a mandibular first premolar, how much space doe the buccal cusp take up?

A

2/3rds of an occlusal surface

27
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Does the mandibular first premolar have a pronounced transverse ridge?

A

Yes unlike maxillary first premolar

28
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Which fossa on a mandibular first premolar is larger?

A

Distal fossa on a mandibular first premolar is larger and more circular than mesial fossa, which is more linear.

29
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Which posterior tooth has the shortest F-L dimension?

A

Mandibular First Premolar

30
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Which premolar is the smallest?

A

Mandibular First Premolar

31
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Which posterior tooth is the only tooth to exhibit more cervical M-HOC than the D-HOC

A

Mandibular First Premolar

32
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Much of the occlusal surface of the Mandibular First Premolar is visible from the lingual view, a characteristic not seen in other posterior teeth

33
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What is the cross section of a Mandibular First Premolar at the cervical region?

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Ovoid

wider buccally than lingually

34
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What tooth number are the Mandibular Second Premolar

35
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Which is larger, Mandibular First Premolar or Mandibular Second Premolar? (Crown & Root)

A

Mandibular Second Premolar

36
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Which is larger, Maxillary First Premolar or Maxillary Second Premolar?

A

Maxillary First Premolar

37
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Generally, how many cusps does a Mandibular Second Premolar have?

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3 cusps and 5 developmental lobes

38
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From facial view, how is the cusp tip of a Mandibular Second Premolar centered?

A

cusp tip of a Mandibular Second Premolar is centered mesiodistally (where as mandibular first cusp tip is offset mesially).

39
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From the lingual view, where is the HOC on a Mandibular Second Premolar?

A

Lingual HOC on a Mandibular Second Premolar is from middle third to occlusal third

40
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what are the name of the three cusps on a Mandibular Second Premolar?

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Mesiolingual, Distolingual, and Buccal cusp

41
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Which lingual cusp is larger on a Mandibular Second Premolar

A

Mesiolingual cusp is larger than distolingual cusp on a Mandibular Second Premolar

42
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What separates the Mesiolingual and Distoliwngual cusps on a Mandibular Second Premolar?

A

Lingual Groove

43
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Where is the buccal cusp tip of a Mandibular Second Premolar in relationship to the midline from the mesial view

A

Buccal cusp tip is facial to the tooth midline from proximal view

44
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How does the mesial and vital marginal ridge compare on a Mandibular Second Premolar

A

Distal marginal ridge is more cervical than mesial marginal ridge on a Mandibular Second Premolar

45
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How many cusps are visible from the mesial view of a Mandibular Second Premolar?

A

One can only see 2 cusps from mesial view of Mandibular Second Premolar

46
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How many cusps are visible from the distal view of a Mandibular Second Premolar?

A

All three cusps are seen on a Mandibular Second Premolar

47
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What are the 3 occlusal groove patterns on a Mandibular Second Premolar

A

Y-Type (3 cusp)
U-Type (2 cusp)
H-Type (2 cusp)

48
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Explain the Y-Shape Groove pattern on a Mandibular Second Premolar

A

Y-Shape is formed by lingual groove joining central groove
Works only for Mandibular Second Premolar with 3 cusp tips
No Transverse ridge

49
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What are the three pits and fossae named on a Y-Type occlusal groove pattern of a Mandibular Second Premolar

A

3 pits: Mesial, Central, Distal

3 fossae: 2 triangular (mesial and distal) and 1 central fossa

50
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What is the comparison of a Y-type to U & H shape groove pattern on a Mandibular Second Premolar

A

U or H shape groove pattern on a Mandibular Second Premolar apply for 2 cusp and are
More Rounded
Have more pronounced Transverse Ridge
DO not have lingual groove or central pit

51
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In a 2-cusp variety for a Mandibular Second Premolar, which way is the lingual cusp pointed?

A

On a 2-cusp variety of a Mandibular Second Premolar, the lingual cusp is offset mesial

52
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Is bifurcation possible for Mandibular Second Premolar?

53
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What si the root cross section of a Mandibular Second Premolar at the cervical third?

A

Root Cross section of a Mandibular Second Premolar is ovoid

54
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How doe the occlusal outline compare between Mandibular First and Second Premolar

A

Occlusal outline is more rounded in first and is more square in second

55
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Form proximal view, which mandibular premolar has the buccal cusp tip centered over midline?

A

Mandibular First Premolar buccal cusp tip is centered over root midline
Mandibular Second Premolar buccal cusp tip is facial to the midline.

56
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Does the Mandibular Second Premolar have a lingual crown taper?

A

Mandibular Second Premolar does not have a lingual crown taper
The MD dimension of the lingual half meets or exceeds the MD dimension of facial half

57
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The Mandibular Second Premolar is the only premolar that has a central Fossa

58
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Which posterior tooth may be congenitally missing?

A

Mandibular second

59
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Which anterior tooth may be congenitally missing?

A

Maxillary lateral incisor

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