10 Questions
Which aspect of the maxillary second molar exhibits parallel and distally inclined buccal roots?
Buccal aspect
Which cusp is larger and longer on the maxillary second molar when viewed from the buccal aspect?
Mesiobuccal cusp
Which developmental groove is present on the lingual surface of the maxillary third molar?
Lingual developmental groove
Which molar lacks a cusp of Carabelli and often shows lingual convergence?
Maxillary second molar
What is the likely shape of the occlusal aspect of a three-cusp type maxillary second molar?
Triangular
What is a significant feature of the buccal aspect of the maxillary third molar?
Roots are fused and inclined distally
On which molar is the distobuccal cusp smaller, revealing more of the mesiolingual cusp?
Maxillary second molar
What is a distinctive feature of the mesial aspect of the maxillary third molar?
Roots are commonly fused with bifurcation in the apical third or without bifurcation
What is more pronounced in the occlusal aspect of the maxillary second molar compared to the maxillary first molar?
Rhomboidal outline
In the occusal aspect of the maxillary second molar, what is the most common feature associated with the supplemental grooves?
They contribute to a wrinkled appearance
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