Morphology of deciduous upper teeth

Question 1

Central incisor (A)

Answer 1

has 1 root

Question 2

Lateral incisor (B)

Answer 2

has 1 root

Question 3

Canine (C)

Answer 3

has 1 root

Question 4

First molar (D)

Answer 4

has 3 roots, 4 cusps

Question 5

Second molar (E)

Answer 5

has 3 roots, 5 cusps

Question 6

Deciduous teeth

Answer 6

are much smaller + crowns whiter + more bulbous

• pulp chambers are larger + their enamel is thinner
• incisiors + canines are smaller versions of permanent
• molars have same number of roots as permanent but roots are more divergent to provide space
• 2nd molars resemble miniature 1st permanent molars