Questions and Answers
What is the function of cusps in teeth?
Forms the bulk of occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth
Where are tubercles/extra cusps found on the crown of teeth?
On the lingual surface of anterior teeth
What is the location of the cingulum on the tooth?
On the lingual surface of anterior teeth
Where are marginal ridges found?
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What is the triangular ridge in posterior teeth?
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Study Notes
Tooth Anatomy
- Cusps are elevated points on the crown of a tooth that help in food grinding and crushing.
Crown Features
- Tubercles or extra cusps are small additional cusps found on the crown of teeth.
- The cingulum is a small ridge or elevation on the crown of a tooth, usually found on the anterior teeth.
- Marginal ridges are located on the edges of the tooth, forming the boundary of the occlusal surface.
Posterior Teeth Features
- The triangular ridge is a ridge on posterior teeth that connects the cusps, forming the shape of a triangle.