permanent Molars Flashcards
Maxillary molars are wider MD or BL?
BL
Mandibular molars are wider MD or BL
MD
What arch molars have a lingual inclination?
Mandibular molars
Which arch has an oblique ridge?
Maxillary molars
Where do the 3 furcations on the maxillary Molar begin?
Mesial (3), Buccal (4), Distal (5)
What is a clinical consideration for a maxillary molar due to roots penetrating the middle and posterior parts of the ______ as a result of trauma or ext bcuz of close relation?
Maxillary sinusitis
What is the clinical consideration for the maxillary molar due to both increased dental biofilm retention and thinness of enamel forming the walls of the pit?
Lingual Pit.
Developmental disturbance for max molars - Union of root structure of two or more teeth through the cementum only?
Concrescence
Eruption age and root completion of max & mand first molars?
erupt- 6 to 7 y/o
root - 9-10 y/o
Which is the largest tooth & crown in the maxillary arch?
Maxillary 1st molar
Which maxillary molar is the least variable in form?
Maxillary 1st molar
Which maxillary molar has the larger & more divergent roots?
1st max molar
Where is the deepest root concavity found on the maxillary 1st molar?
Furcal ascept of MB root
What are the pulp features for the maxillary first molar?
4 pulp horns (each cusp), 3 pulp canals, 1 pulp chamber
How many cusps are in maxillary 1st molars? (#3 & #14)
4 cusps
The mesial is flat on the max 1st molar & the distal is rounded on the max 1st molars ? T or F
true
What is the name of the non functioning ML cusps of the max 1st molar?
Cusps of carabelli
Which is the largest cusps on the max first molar & only cusps with two ridges?
ML cusp
What makes up the central groove in the max first molar?
Mesial groove & distal groove
Clinical consideration for max 1st molars: due to arch position and bcuz the 1st molars are the first permaneat teeth to erupt in the maxillary arch, they are considered importatn in the development of ______?
Occlusion
Eruption & root age of perm max secondary molars?
erupt- 12 and 13 y/o
root- 14 and 16 y/o
How many cusps can a max 2nd molar have?
usually 4 (rhombiod) but can be 3 (heart)
Maxillary 2nd molar pulp cavity features?
3 pulp canals, 4 pulp horns (each cusps), 1 pulp chamber
How many roots do maxillary molar have?
3 roots
The 2nd max molar is shorter ________ and narrower _____ than a 1st molar?
occlusocervically; MD
On the maxillary 2nd molar which cusps is sharper?
DL cusp
On the maxillary 2nd molar which cusp is longer & larger?
ML cusp
Do carabelli cusp do NOT exist on which teeth
2nd & 3rd molars
Which is the most common shape in the 2nd max molar?
Rhombodial shape