Shapes of Teeth Flashcards
maxillary shapes
mandibular shapes
What is the facial/lingual shape of all maxillary teeth and mandibular teeth?
trapezoid
What is the mesial/distal shape of the anterior maxillary teeth?
triangle
What is the mesial/distal shape of the maxillary premolar teeth?
trapezoid
What is the occlusal shape of the maxillary central incisor?
triangle
What is the occlusal shape of the maxillary lateral incisor and canine?
ovoid
What is the occlusal shape of the maxillary 1st premolar?
hexagon
What is the occlusal shape of the maxillary 2nd premolar?
ovoid
(same as maxillary lateral incisor and canine)
What is the mesial/distal shape of the mandibular anterior teeth?
triangle
What is the mesial/distal shape of the all anterior teeth?
triangle
What is the mesial/distal shape of the mandibular premolars?
rhombus
What is the occlusal shape of the mandibular anterior teeth?
ovoid
What is the occlusal shape of the mandibular 1st premolar?
diamond
What is the occlusal shape of the mandibular 2nd premolar?
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