Maxillary Incisors Flashcards
What is the general shape of maxillary central incisor?
trapezoid
How long is the crown of maxillary central incisor from incisal edge to gingiva?
10-11 mm
How wide is the maxillary central incisor at the widest point?
8-9 mm
How wide is the maxillary central incisor at the CEJ?
6-7 mm
Is the maxillary central incisor longer than it is wide?
yes
What is the height of convexity of the mesial surface of the maxillary central incisor?
incisal 1/3 of tooth
Where is the mesial contact of the maxillary central incisor?
incisal 1/3
What is the heigh of convexity of the distal surface of the maxillary central incisor?
junction of middle and incisal 1/3
Where is the distal contact of the maxillary central incisor?
junction of middle and incisal 1/3
What is mesioincisal angle of maxillary central incisor?
right angle
What is distoincisal angle of maxillary central incisor?
more rounded than mesioincisal
What is a line angle?
the meeting of two tooth surface
What is a point angle?
junction of three tooth surface
How many roots are there for a maxillary central incisor?
1
How long is the root of the maxillary central incisor?
13mm
Shape of the root of the maxillary central incisor:
cone shaped with blunt apex
What is a ridge?
linear elevation on the surface of the tooth and is named according to the location
Which direction does the root of the maxillary central incisor taper?
slightly distally
Shape of the maxillary central incisor from the mesial view:
triangular
The facial outline of the maxillary central incisor from the mesial aspect is…
slightly curved, flat incisally
The lingual outline of the maxillary central incisor from the mesial aspect is…
concavo-convex