Molars Flashcards
What is the height of contour for all molars looking at the proximal side?
Facial: cervical third
Lingual: middle third
What tooth has carabelli’s cusp?
First maxillary molar
What tooth has a rhomboidal occlusal table?
First maxillary molar
What tooth has a heart occlusal table?
Second maxillary molar
What tooth can have a heart or rhomboidal occlusal table?
Third maxillary molar
What tooth has a hexagonal occlusal table?
First mandibular molar
What tooth has a rectangular occlusal table?
Second mandibular molar
Which tooth has a DB and a MB groove?
First mandibular molar
Name the cusps on the maxillary first molar from largest to smallest
ML>MB>DB>DL>D
Name the cusps on the mandibular first molar from largest to smallest
MB>ML=DL>DB>D
What tooth has an oblique ridge?
First maxillary molar
Name the cusps in the second maxillary molar from largest to smallest
ML>MB>DB>DL
Does the first mandibular molar have any transverse or oblique ridges?
No
What are the functional cusps on the mandibular molars?
Buccal cusps
Which tooth has two transverse ridges?
Second mandibular molar
What are the functions of the molars?
Mastication, maintenance of vertical dimension, supports cheeks, keeps tongue confined in arch
Which is bigger on all the molars? Mesiodistal or occlusocervical?
Mesiodistal
The molars are the shortest teeth in the mouth
For all molars, which are generally larger: medial or distal cusps?
Medial cusps
Where are the interproximal contacts?
Middle third
As you move from the first to the third molar, what happens to the roots?
The roots are closer together
How many roots does the maxillary molars have?
3
On the maxillary first molar, explain the inclination and the roots general appearance.
Inclines distally
Roots converge at the apex
Palatal root is the longest
Where is carabelli’s cusp located?
Lingual aspect of the mesiolingual cusp
What does the maxillary molar primary cusp triangle consist of?
Mesiolingual
Mesiobuccal
And distobuccal cusps