Maxillary Molars Flashcards

1
Q
  1. Which cusp of the maxillary molar diminishes in size the most from a 1st to 2nd to 3rd molar?
A
  1. DL cusp
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Q
  1. What are the relative sizes of cusps of a maxillary 1st molar, largest to smallest?
A
  1. ML >MB > DB > DL
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3
Q
  1. From which proximal view of a maxillary 1st molar are the distal cusps not visible?
    a. Why?
A
  1. Mesial view, cusps are larger
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4
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  1. From which proximal view of a maxillary molar is more of the occlusal table visible?
    a. Why?
A
  1. Distal
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5
Q
  1. From which view of a maxillary molar are only two roots visible?
    a. Why?
A
  1. Mesial
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Q
  1. Which root of a maxillary 1st molar is wider MD than FL?
A
  1. MD = palatal , FL = MB
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7
Q
  1. Which is the sharpest cusp of the maxillary 1st molar?
A
  1. DB cusp
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Q
  1. What are the relative sizes of the root sizes of the maxillary first molar, smallest to largest?
A
  1. Palatal > MB > DB
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9
Q
  1. Where is the buccal pit of a maxillary 1st molar located, OC?
A
  1. Middle 1/3
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10
Q
  1. Where is the bifurcation of the two buccal roots of a maxillary 1st molar typically occur?
A
  1. Middle 1/3 of root and centered MD
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11
Q
  1. From which view (facial or lingual), are the proximal crown surfaces of a maxillary 1st molar visible?
A
  1. Distal
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12
Q
  1. Which cusp is typically found only on maxillary 1st molars?
A
  1. Cusp of Carabelli
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13
Q
  1. How many transverse ridges would a maxillary 1st molar have?
    a. Maxillary 2nd molar?
A

1 (one oblique ridge)

a. 2

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14
Q
  1. How many triangular ridges would a maxillary 1st molar have?
    a. Which cusp has two?
A

4-5

a. ML

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15
Q
  1. From an occlusal view, where is the buccal bulge located, MD?
A
  1. Mesial to midline and in line with MB cusp
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16
Q
  1. From a facial view, where are the apices of the buccal roots located, relative to the crowns of the maxillary 1st molar?
    a. Maxillary 2nd molar?
A
  1. In line with the cusps
17
Q
  1. What is normally found on the lingual surface of the palatal root of a maxillary 1st molar that is not found on the 2nd or 3rd molars?
A
  1. In line with cusp tips
18
Q
  1. The presences or absence of which cusp determines whether a maxillary 2nd or 3rd molar is heart-shaped or rhomboidal?
A
  1. DL cusp
19
Q
  1. Which maxillary molar has the smallest occlusal table relative to the occlusal outline?
A
  1. Maxillary 3rds
20
Q
  1. How would you differentiate between the maxillary 1st, 2nd and 3rd molars?
A
  1. Oblique ridge on first, the side of cusps in relations to one another, how much the roots flared distally
21
Q
  1. How would you differentiate between the right and left maxillary molar?
A
  1. What side that ML (largest cusp is on) also what side the palatal root is on
22
Q
  1. Which corners of the maxillary molar are acute?

a. Which corners are obtuse?

A

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