tooth features Flashcards
the buccal surface of this tooth has a pit with an increased risk of caries
lower first permanent molar
transverse fissure across the occlusal surface
lower first permanent molar
mesial root is broader than the distal root
lower second molars
lingual cusps are raised
lower second molar
convex labial surface
central incisor
disto incisal edge rounded
central incisor
scoop form to the crown on lingual side
central incisor
pronounced rounding of the disto incisal edge
lateral incisor
fossa on the palatal side of the tooth
lateral incisor
an elevation of enamel which forms mesial or distal margin of the lingual surface of an anterior tooth or the occlusal surface of a posterior tooth
marginal ridge
flat and symmetrical crown
lower central incisor
crown is slightly twisted on the root to follow the dental arch
lateral incisor
cingulum is divided into two shallow fossae on the palatal aspect by a ridge connecting the cusp
upper canine
root is usually grooved both mesially and distally
upper canine
root is more slender and symmetrical than its upper counterpart
lower canine