Posterior Teeth Flashcards

1
Q

posterior teeth include…

A

premolars and molars

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2
Q

have what kind of surface?

A

occlusal surface

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3
Q

do posterior teeth have cusps?

A

yes

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4
Q

first premolar has cusps where?

A

on buccal and lingual

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5
Q

every posterior tooth has at least how many ridges?

A

three, (linear elevations of enamel run from cusp tip,

named for direction they run)

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6
Q

mesial cusp ridge

A

buccal cusp-ridge running mesially

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7
Q

distal cusp ridge

A

buccal cusp-ridge running distally

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8
Q

transverse ridge

A

where two triangle ridges meet

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9
Q

developmental grooves

A

separates cusps, named after location

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