Third molar Flashcards
1
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1.
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not present in primary dentition and not always in secondary dentition
2
Q
2.
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referred to as wisdom teeth
3
Q
3.
A
morphology varies widely
4
Q
4.
A
smaller crown size than the second molar usually
5
Q
5.
A
has occlusal surface arranged as three or four cusps with marginal ridges present
6
Q
6.
A
uppers usually have three roots but not always
7
Q
7.
A
lowers usually have two roots. but not always
8
Q
8.
A
furcation area present unless the roots are fused together
9
Q
9.
A
function is the same as for the first + second molars
10
Q
10.
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often extracted if involved in recurrent bouts of disease, or impacted + associated with pericoronitis
