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T or F:

posterior teeth have longer crowns cervico-distally

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false

shorter crowns

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posterior teeth have greater buccolingual measurement compared to mesiodistal

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true

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do posterior teeth have broader or narrower contact areas than anterior teeth?

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broader, and the contact areas are more nearly at the same level

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T or F:

posterior teeth have a greater curvature of cervical line mesial and distal compared to anterior teeth

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false:

they have less of a curvature

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which numbers represent the maxillary and mandibular permanent premolars?

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  • maxillary: 4, 5, 12, 13
  • mandibular: 20, 21, 28, 29
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what is a misconception about the name of bicuspids?

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the number of cusps varies from 1-3; not always 2 (“bi”)

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maxillary premolars develop from how many lobes?

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4; same as anterior teeth

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T or F:

maxillary premolars resemble canines when viewed from the buccal

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true

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buccal cusp of the first premolar is ____ and ____ and is used for _______ food.

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  • long
  • sharp
  • tearing
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2nd premolar has a cusp that is _____ sharp which makes this tooth _____ efficient in grinding

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  • less
  • more
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are the crown and root of premolars longer or shorter than those of the canine?

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shorter

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marginal ridges of maxillary premolars are more ______ due to cusp development _____ and _____, and thus become part of the occlusal surface

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  • horizontal
  • bucally
  • lingually
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how many roots and pulp canals do maxillary first premolars usually have?

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2 roots and 2 canals, even when only one root appears present

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is the buccal or lingual cusp of the maxillary first premolar longer?

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buccal is 1mm longer than lingual

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T or F:

contact areas of maxillary permanent first premolar mesial and distal are at different levels

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false:

same level

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is the mesial slope of the buccal cusp of the maxillary permanent first premolar shorter or longer than the distal?

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longer (opposite of canine)

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maxillary permanent first premolar roots will be ______mm shorter than canine

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3-4mm

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maxillary premanent first premolar will have developmental depressions ____ and ____ to the ridge

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mesial and distal

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in the maxillary premanent first premolar, the _____ cusp is long and fairly pointed before wear, and ____ surface is convex showing a strong buccal ridge

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buccal, buccal

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what is the shape of the maxillary premanent first premolar from the buccal aspect?

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trapezoidal

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in the maxillary premanent first premolar, there is very _____ curvature of the cervical line with the crest of the curve near the center of the root.

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little

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in the buccal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the mesial outline is _____ from the cervical line to the contact area, and the mesial slope of the buccal cusp is ____ and ____, with a possible ____.

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  • concave
  • straight
  • long
  • notch
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in the buccal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the distal outline is more _____ to slightly _____, and the contact area curve is ____ broad than mesial

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  • straight
  • concave
  • more
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in the lingual aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the crown tapers to the ____, and the ____ cusp is _____ mesiodistal than the buccal

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  • lingual
  • lingual
  • narrower
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from the lingual aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the lingual cusp is ____ and \_\_\_\_, making the lingual surface \_\_\_\_.
* smooth * spheroidal * convex
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from the lingual aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, may have a lingual ridge just at the ____ tip.
cusp
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from the lingual aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the cervical line is a ____ curve with a slight curve toward the \_\_\_\_
* regular * root
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from the lingual aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, you can see both cusps due to what?
shorter lingual cusp
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T or F: the lingual portion of the root of the maxillary premanent first premolar is smooth at all points
true, and the apex of the lingual root may be more blunt than the buccal
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from the mesial view of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the lingual cusp tip is most often in line with which border of the lingual root?
the lingual border
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the buccal outline of the buccal root is ____ and tends toward the \_\_\_\_
* straight * lingual
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the lingual outline of the lingual root is fairly \_\_\_\_\_, and the root trunk is \_\_\_\_
* straight * long
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, when only one root is found, the developmental depression is found where?
all along the root
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, just cervical to the contact area, centered is a depression called the ____ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_, and is note found on 2nd premolars
mesial developmental depression
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the mesial developmental depression of the maxillary premanent first premolar extends onto the surface extending and ends at the \_\_\_\_
bifurcation
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, a groove in the enamel in the marginal ridge in line with the mesial developmental depression is found, and is called what?
mesial marginal developmental groove
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the occlusal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar shows a _____ shape, connecting which surfaces?
* hexagonal (6) * mesiobuccal, mesiolingual, distolingual, distobuccal, distal, mesial
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describe the length of the sides of surfaces from the occlusal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar
* two buccal sides are almost equal * mesial shorter than distal * mesiolingual shorter than distolingual
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from the occlusal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the crest of the distal contact area is more ____ than the mesial, and the crest of the buccal ridge is more ____ than the lingual
* buccal * distal
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the occlusal surface of the maxillary premanent first premolar is bound by ____ ridges and ____ ridges
* cusp * marginal
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from the occlusal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, m-b and d-b cusp ridges are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and the d-b ridge is more \_\_\_\_
* in line with each other * buccal
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the shape is ____ with the longest part at \_\_\_\_\_
* trapezoid * cervical
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the tips of cusps are within the confines of the ____ \_\_\_\_
root trunk
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the cervical line may be ____ or \_\_\_\_
regular or irregular
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the crest of curvature on the buccal is ath the junction of the ____ and ____ thirds
cervical and middle thirds
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the lingual outline is a ____ curve from cervical line to cusp tip, with crest at the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
* smooth * middle of the middle third
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from the distal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the crown surface is all ____ with slight flat area ____ to the contact area
* convex * cervical
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from the distal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, compared to the mesial aspect, the curvature is ____ on the distal
less
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from the distal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, there is not a __________ crossing the marginal ridge
deep developmental groove
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from the distal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the root trunk is \_\_\_\_
flat
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from the distal aspect of the maxillary premanent first premolar, the bifurcation is abrupt, with ______ as found on the mesial
no grooves
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the maxillary 2nd premolar is _____ rounded than the first, and ____ angular in all aspects
* more * less
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the maxillary 2nd premolar has how many roots?
a single root
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the maxillary 2nd premolar will have more or less variations than the first premolar?
more variations
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the maxillary 2nd premolar crown is uaually ____ in all dimensions than the first premolar, but can also be \_\_\_\_
* smaller * large
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T or F: the maxillary 2nd premolar root may be as great or even longer than the first premolar
true
57
describe the chorology of the maxillary 2nd premolar
* first evidence of calcification: 2-2.5 years * enamel completed: 6-7 years * eruption: 10-12 years * root completion: 12-14 years
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from the buccal aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, the buccal cusp is how long compared to the 2st premolar? and it is more or less pointed?
* may not be as long as the 1st premolar * cusp is less pointed
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from the buccal aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, the mesial slope of the buccal cusp ridge is ____ than the distal
shorter
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from the buccal aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, the crown and root may be ____ at cervical portion than 1st premolar
thicker
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from the buccal aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, the buccal ridge is ____ prominent
less
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from the lingual aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, the lingual cusp is ___ than 1st premolar, giving the appearance of a ____ crown
* longer * longer
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, there is ____ distance between cusp tips, giving ____ occlusal surface mesiodistally
* greater * wider
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, there is no developmental depression seen on the ____ surface, and is ____ instead
* mesial * convex
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, there will be a _________ on the single root
shallow depression
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, no deep developmental groove crossing the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
mesial marginal ridge
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from the mesial aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, the geometric outline is \_\_\_\_
trapezoidal
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from the distal aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, the distal root depression is _____ than the mesial depression
deeper, which is opposite of the 1st premolar
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from the occlusal aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, the outline of the crown is more \_\_\_\_\_\_-\_\_\_\_, rather than angular
rounded-oval
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from the occlusal aspect of the maxillary 2nd premolar, the central groove is _____ with more supplemental grooves radiating \_\_\_
* shorter * out * this gives a wrinkled appearance
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the permanent maxillary 2nd premolar may have 2 canals from the _____ aspect, and the _____ pulp horn is most prominent
* buccolingual aspect * buccal pulp horn
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the permanent maxillary 2nd premolar pulp chamber floor is ____ the cervical level
below
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the permanent maxillary 2nd premolar mesiodistal dimension of the pulp chamber tapers from ____ to \_\_\_\_
occlusal to apical
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the permanent maxillary 2nd premolar pulp cavity in the cervical region is ____ shaped
kidney
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the permanent maxillary 2nd premolar usually has how many roots/canals?
one
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the permanent maxillary 2nd premolar has well developed pulp horns, with a broad chamber in what direction?
buccolingual
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the permanent maxillary 2nd premolar pulp cavity is narrow in what direction?
mesiodistally

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