Quiz 3

Question 1

From which proximal surfaces are the permanent canines more accessible during instrumentation?

Answer 1

Lingual approach

Question 2

The permanent mandibular canine, when compared to the maxillary canine, has a

Answer 2

narrower mesiodistal dimension

Question 3

One of the functions of the permanent canines is

Answer 3

tearing

Question 4

The longest tooth in the mandibular arch of the permanent dentition is the mandibular

Answer 4

canine

Question 5

Which of the following features is a result of the greater development of the middle labial lobe on both tooth #6 and tooth #11?

Answer 5

Labial ridge

Question 6

The lingual ridge is located ____ on the lingual surface of permanent maxillary canines.

Answer 6

incisocervically

Question 7

Which of the following is a factor that makes the permanent canines stable teeth within the dentition?

Answer 7

Guideposts during lateral deviation

Question 8

Which of the following is correct concerning permanent mandibular canines and their eruption timetable?

Answer 8

Erupt before maxillary canines

Question 9

The number of cusps present on the masticatory surface of a permanent canine is

Answer 9

one

Question 10

Which of the following features is noted on a newly erupted permanent mandibular canine

Answer 10

Mesial cusp slope shorter than distal

Question 11

When viewed from the labial or lingual, the crown outline of the permanent canine appears

Answer 11

pentagonal

Question 12

From its labial view, which of the following helps one to distinguish the newly erupted permanent right maxillary canine from the left?

Answer 12

Mesial and distal contacts are on two different levels

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct statement concerning permanent maxillary canines

Answer 13

May fail to erupt fully and remain impacted