Maxillary 1st Molars Flashcards
Largest tooth in the arch
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Cusp of Carabelli (5th cusp) is present on the ML cusp
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ML > MB > DB > DL > Cusp of Carabelli
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Obtuse Angles: ML & DB
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Acute Angles: MB & DL
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Buccal developmental groove: separates MB and DB cusps
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Lingual groove: separates ML and DL cusps
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Prominent oblique ridge
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ONLY tooth that broadens towards the lingual on occlusal surface
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DB concavity around cervical area (can complicate restorations)
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Bifurcation is closest to the CEJ on the mesial side (farthest on distal)
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Most splayed roots of any permanent tooth (wider than crown width)
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Lingual root is the longest, in line with lingual groove
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MB root typically has 2 canals
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