Tooth Characteristics to know right away

Question 1

Mandibular 1st molar characteristics:

Answer 1

• Largest mesiodistal dimension of any tooth
• 5 cusps (3 buccal, 2 lingual, MB cusp is largest, distal cusp is smallest)
• Usually 2 roots and 2 transverse ridges
• Largest and strongest tooth in the mandibular arch

Question 2

Developmental depressions are…

Answer 2

shallow depressions in the incisal portion of the labial surface of anterior teeth.