Specific facts on premolars Flashcards
Mandibular premolar crowns tilt in what direction?
Tilted lingually
From the proximal view what is the outline of the mandibular premolar and the maxillary premolar?
Mandibular premolar = rhomboid
Maxillary premolar = trapezoidal
Which premolar has equal lengths for buccal and lingual cusps?
Maxillary 2nd Premolar
Which premolar has its lingual cusps 1.0mm shorter than buccal cusps?
Maxillary 1st premolar
From the occlusal view, what is the shape of the mandibular premolars
square
From the occlusal view what is the shape of the maxillary premolars
Rectangular - wider buccolingually
For which tooth are the mesial cusp slopes longer than distal cusp slopes?
Maxillary 1st premolar
What is the angle made by the buccal cusps of maxillary first premolars?
More pointed at 105
What is the angle made by the maxillary second premolars?
Less pointed at 120
Which tooth has more prominent buccal ridges from the occlusally and facially?
Maxillary 1st premolar
Which premolar has a divided root?
Maxillary 1st premolar
Which premolars have their lingual cusp tipped toward the mesial?
Maxillary premolars
How long is the root trunk before it bifurcates for the maxillary 1st premolar?
7.0 mm
Which premolar has a mesial crown concavity?
Maxillary 1st premolar
Which premolar has mesial marginal ridge grooves?
Maxillary 1st premolar