permanent canines Flashcards
what type of crown does a permanent canine have ?
wedged shaped crown
how many roots does a permanent canine have?
single triangular root
what way does a permanent canine curve?
distally
what is the root like of an upper canine?
Longest of any tooth
Triangular in shape
Wider labially than palatally
what age does the upper permanent canine erupt?
Eruption about 13 years
what age does the root complete o the upper permanent canine?
15-17 years
what age does the upper pernamnt canine calcify?
6/12 months
pulp morphology of upper permanent canine?
Narrow, single pulp
Single pulp horn pointing cuspally
when does the lower permanent canines erupt?
Erupts about 9-10 years
when does the lower permanent canines root complete?
12-14 years
when does the lower permanent canines calcify?
6 -12 months
what is the lower permanent canines root morphology like?
Resembles maxillary canine but smaller in all dimensions
6% of these teeth may have two root canals
is the pointed cusp of the upper permanent canine longer mesial or distally on the slopes?
distally
does the upper permanent canine erupt before or after the upper first pre molar?
after
does the lower permanent canine erupt before or after the lower first pre molar?
before