tooth shape Flashcards
cusps, roots, root canals
upper central incisor
4 inc cingulum
1
1
upper lateral incisor
1
1
upper canine
1 sharp
Mesial slope shorter than distal
1
1
upper 1st premolar
2, larger buccal
Longer mesial slope
Fissure breaks mesial marginal ridge
2
2
upper 2nd premolar
2
Longer distal slope
1
1/2 root canals
upper 1st molar
4- rhombus
Mesiopalatal, distopalatal, mesiobuccal, distobuccal
- cusp of caribelli
3
3/4 root canals
upper 2nd molar
4- rhombus
Very small distopalatal
3
3
upper 3rd molar
3 triangular
3 underdeveloped
varied root canal
lower central incisor
1
1
lower lateral incisor
1
1
lower canine
1 sharp
1
1
lower 1st premolar
2
1
1
lower 2nd premolar
2/3
2 On lingual side
1
1
lower 1st molar
5- 3 buccal, 2 lingual
2
3
lower 2nd molar
4- cruciform
2
2
lower 3rd molar
4- cruciform
2
varied
Differences with permanent teeth
Whiter crowns
Shallower fissures
Softer, thinner enamel
Narrower occlusal table
Contact area broader