permanent tooth root anatomy

Question 1

how many roots/canals do the anterior teeth have

Answer 1

1 root and 1 canal

Question 2

Maxillary central incisor root depressions

M/D

Answer 2

M - rare

D- no

Question 3

mandibular central incisor root depressions

M/D

Answer 3

M - yes

D - yes (deeper)

Question 4

Max lateral incisor root depressions

M/D

Answer 4

M- rare

D - no

Question 5

mandibular lateral incisor root depressions

M/D

Answer 5

M - yes

D - yes (deeper)

Question 6

Maxillary canine root depressions

Answer 6

M- yes

D - yes (deeper)

Question 7

mandibular canine root depressions

Answer 7

M - yes

D- Yes(deeper)

Question 8

Maxillary 1st premolar root depressions

Answer 8

M- yes (very deep)

D- Yes

Question 9

mandibular 1st premolar root depressions

Answer 9

M - 50/50 yes/no

D- yes (deep)

Question 10

Maxillary 2nd premolar root depressions

Answer 10

M - yes

D- yes(deep)

Question 11

mandibular 2nd premolar root depressions

Answer 11

M - no (unlikely)

D - Yes (deep)

Question 12

Maxillary 1st molar root depressions

Answer 12

MB - yes
DB - varies
L- lingual surface only
D - variable No

Question 13

mandibular 1st molar root depressions

Answer 13

M - yes

D- varies

Question 14

maxillary 2nd molar root depressions

Answer 14

MB- yes
DB- varies
L- rare

Question 15

mandibular 2nd molar root depressions

Answer 15

M - yes

D- varies (deep if present)