Permanent dentition Moodle quiz

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What is the correct notation for the mandibular left permanent canine?

LR3/43

UR3/13

UL3/23

LL3/33 (correct)

What are the functions of the incisors with regards to food?

Grinding and chewing

Crushing and grinding

Slicing and cutting (correct)

Tearing and chewing

At what age do the permanent mandibular central incisors generally erupt?

4-5 years

6-7 years (correct)

7-8 years

8-9 years

Which permanent anterior tooth is likely to have the greatest degree of variation?

maxillary lateral incisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the canines?

Gripping and tearing Signup and view all the answers

Approximately which age do the permanent maxillary canines erupt in the mouth?

11-12 years Signup and view all the answers

The crowns of the maxillary canines appear slightly more yellow than the other teeth. Why?

Due to a greater bulk of dentine Signup and view all the answers

The crown appears to lean distally. Poorly defined/no cingulum. Which permanent anterior tooth is this?

Mandibular canine Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct notation of the maxillary right permanent canine?

UR3 / 13 Signup and view all the answers

How many fossae are present on the occlusal surfaces of the canines?

2 Signup and view all the answers

The mandibular canines can sometimes be seen to have a bifurcated root

True Signup and view all the answers

The permanent mandibular central incisor is the widest anterior tooth.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the correct notations of the permanent mandibular left second incisor?

LL2 / 32 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the premolars?

Tearing and crushing Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct notations for the mandibular right second premolar

LR5 / 45 Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the maxillary first premolar erupt?

10-11 years Signup and view all the answers

There is a distinct depression on the mesial surface; there are 2 roots. Which tooth is this?

Maxillary first premolar Signup and view all the answers

Name the groove found on the mesial surface of the maxillary first premolar

Canine fossa Signup and view all the answers

How many cusps might the mandibular second premolar have?

2-3 Signup and view all the answers

At which age approximately, does the mandibular first premolar erupt?

10-12 years Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct notations for the maxillary left first premolar

UL4 / 24 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the triangular ridge that runs across the occlusal surface of the maxillary molars?

Oblique ridge Signup and view all the answers

The function of the molars is to crush, grind and chew

True Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the maxillary second molar erupt?

12-13 years Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth has a 'Y' shaped fissure pattern occlusally?

Mandibular first molar Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Cusp of Carabelli usually found?

The Cusp of Carabelli is found on the mesio-palatal surface of the maxillary first molar Signup and view all the answers