premolars Flashcards
how may roots does an upper 1st premolar have?
2
compare the buccal and palatal cusps of the upper 1st premolar
buccal cusp larger, higher and wider
describe the lingual cusp of an upper 1st premolar
distally displaced
which surfaces are the roots of an upper 1st premolar on?
buccal and palatal
the sharp fissure running mesio-distally on an upper 1st premolar may cross which surface, mesial or distal?
mesial
which premolars are wider on the buccal side of the occlusal surface?
upper 1st and 2nd
how many roots does an upper 2nd premolar have?
1
what is the name of the groove on the mesial side of an upper 1st premolar?
canine fossa
which tooth has a canine fossa?
upper 1st premolar
which surface is the canine fossa on?
mesial
is an upper 2nd premolar smaller or larger than an upper 1st premolar?
smaller
compare the cusps of an upper 1st and 2nd premolar?
upper 2nd has a reduced buccal cusp, therefore both cusps are more symmetrical in size
which marginal ridge is higher in an upper 2nd premolar?
mesial
which surface, buccal or lingual, is higher in a lower 1st premolar?
buccal
which tooth may be described as a canine with an occlusal surface?
lower 1st premolar