Dental Anatomy Terminology Quiz

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What is the main location of cusps on the tooth?

Facial surface of anterior teeth

Cervical third of the facial surface of all teeth

Lingual surface of all teeth

Occlusal surface of posterior teeth and incisal portion of canines (correct)

What is the function of lingual ridge in canines?

Running cervico-incisally on the lingual surface

Terminating on the mesial and distal borders of the lingual surface

Dividing lingual fossa into 2 fossae (correct)

Forming incisal edge over time

Where is the oblique ridge located?

Mandibular molars

Anterior teeth

Maxillary molars (correct)

Posterior teeth

How many ridges does each cusp have?

Four ridges Signup and view all the answers

Where is the buccal ridge most prominent?

Premolars Signup and view all the answers

What does the transverse ridge represent?

The union of two triangular ridges which cross the occlusal surface transversely (buccolingually) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary growth center during crown development?

Lobe Signup and view all the answers

Where are mamelons typically found?

In the incisal third of newly erupted incisors Signup and view all the answers

What represents the primary growth center for the development of each molar cusp?

One lobe Signup and view all the answers

Where is the cingulum located?

Cervical third of the lingual surface of anterior teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is a tubercle?

A small elevation produced by an extra formation of enamel Signup and view all the answers

What represents the primary growth center for the development of incisors and canines?

Four lobes: 3 labial, 1 lingual mamelon, Cingulum Signup and view all the answers

What is true about mamelons?

They wear down into a flat edge after normal use. Signup and view all the answers

How many cusps does the mandibular first molar have?

Five Signup and view all the answers

Where is the tubercle of Carabelli commonly seen?

Palatal surface of maxillary incisors adjacent to the cingulum and upper first molar. Signup and view all the answers

What represents an enlargement on the cervical third of the lingual surface of anterior teeth?

Cingulum Signup and view all the answers

Which teeth have mamelons?

Permanent incisors Signup and view all the answers

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