Molars: Maxillary Flashcards
1
Q
What are the largest and strongest teeth in the mouth?
A
Permanent molars.
2
Q
What characteristics make permanent molars large and strong?
A
Their crown size and root anchorage
3
Q
Which permanent teeth are the first to erupt?
A
The first molars.
4
Q
Are molars succedaneous teeth?
A
No, molars are non-succedaneous teeth.
5
Q
How many lobes do molars usually develop from?
A
5 lobes.
5
Q
How many maxillary molars are there in total?
A
3 maxillary molars.
6
Q
How many well-developed cusps do maxillary molars typically have?
A
4 well-developed cusps.
7
Q
How many roots do maxillary molars have?
A
3 roots—2 buccal and 1 lingual.
8
Q
What is the smallest cusp?
A
5: distolingual
