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Molars Flashcards

1
Q

What is the height of contour for all molars looking at the proximal side?

A

Facial: cervical third
Lingual: middle third

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2
Q

What tooth has carabelli’s cusp?

A

First maxillary molar

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3
Q

What tooth has a rhomboidal occlusal table?

A

First maxillary molar

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4
Q

What tooth has a heart occlusal table?

A

Second maxillary molar

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5
Q

What tooth can have a heart or rhomboidal occlusal table?

A

Third maxillary molar

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6
Q

What tooth has a hexagonal occlusal table?

A

First mandibular molar

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7
Q

What tooth has a rectangular occlusal table?

A

Second mandibular molar

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8
Q

Which tooth has a DB and a MB groove?

A

First mandibular molar

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9
Q

Name the cusps on the maxillary first molar from largest to smallest

A

ML>MB>DB>DL>D

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10
Q

Name the cusps on the mandibular first molar from largest to smallest

A

MB>ML=DL>DB>D

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11
Q

What tooth has an oblique ridge?

A

First maxillary molar

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12
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Name the cusps in the second maxillary molar from largest to smallest

A

ML>MB>DB>DL

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13
Q

Does the first mandibular molar have any transverse or oblique ridges?

A

No

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14
Q

What are the functional cusps on the mandibular molars?

A

Buccal cusps

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15
Q

Which tooth has two transverse ridges?

A

Second mandibular molar

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16
Q

What are the functions of the molars?

A

Mastication, maintenance of vertical dimension, supports cheeks, keeps tongue confined in arch

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17
Q

Which is bigger on all the molars? Mesiodistal or occlusocervical?

A

Mesiodistal

The molars are the shortest teeth in the mouth

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18
Q

For all molars, which are generally larger: medial or distal cusps?

A

Medial cusps

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19
Q

Where are the interproximal contacts?

A

Middle third

20
Q

As you move from the first to the third molar, what happens to the roots?

A

The roots are closer together

21
Q

How many roots does the maxillary molars have?

A

3

22
Q

On the maxillary first molar, explain the inclination and the roots general appearance.

A

Inclines distally
Roots converge at the apex
Palatal root is the longest

23
Q

Where is carabelli’s cusp located?

A

Lingual aspect of the mesiolingual cusp

24
Q

What does the maxillary molar primary cusp triangle consist of?

A

Mesiolingual
Mesiobuccal
And distobuccal cusps

25
Q

What is the only molar that has a lingual to buccal taper?

A

The first maxillary molar

26
Q

What’s makes up the oblique ridge on the maxillary first molar?

A

Triangular ridge of the distobuccal cusp

The distal cusp ridge of the mesiolingual cusp

27
Q

What’s are the seven grooves visible on the maxillary first molars?

A 
Central groove of the central fossa
Buccal groove
Buccal groove of the central fossa
Distal occlusal groove
Transverse groove of the oblique ridge
Lingual groove
Fifth cusp groove
28
Q

Which root in maxillary molars has two or more root canals?

A

Mesiobuccal root

29
Q

How many roots do mandibular molars typically have?

A

2

30
Q

What frequently needs to be restored on the mandibular first molar?

A

Buccal pit

31
Q

Which tooth has a cervical ridge?

A

Mandibular first molar

32
Q

Which is more occlusal on the mandibular first molar: the lingual cervical line or the buccal cervical line?

A

Lingual cervical line

33
Q

What is the anatomical crown?

A

The area of tooth that is covered with enamel

34
Q

What is the clinical crown?

A

The amount of tooth exposed occlusal of the gingiva

35
Q

What is the anatomical root?

A

The part of the tooth covered by cementum

36
Q

What’s is the clinical root?

A

The amount of tooth embedded in the alveolar bone

37
Q

Which is taller on mandibular first molars: mesial or buccal cusps?

A

Mesial

38
Q

Which root is wider: mesial or distal?

A

Mesial

39
Q

Does mandibular or maxillary molars have a lingual tilt?

A

Mandibular

40
Q

What are the developmental grooves of the mandibular first molar?

A

Central groove
Mesiobuccal groove
Distobuccal groove
Lingual groove

41
Q

Which tooth has two roots that are closer together and more parallel?

A

The second mandibular molar

42
Q

Which tooth has a mesial root with a slightly curved tip?

A

Second mandibular molar

43
Q

Which prominence contributes to the distal convergence on the second mandibular molar?

A

The mesiobuccal prominence

44
Q

Which tooth has a distinct + shape made of developmental grooves?

A

Second mandibular molars

45
Q

Which tooth has pits that are within the fossa?

A

Second mandibular molar

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