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Which cusps are present on the upper first molar?
Which cusps are present on the upper first molar?
What main feature is observed from the mesial view of the upper first molar?
What main feature is observed from the mesial view of the upper first molar?
When does the root completion of the upper second molar typically occur?
When does the root completion of the upper second molar typically occur?
Which statement about the upper first molar's root canals is accurate?
Which statement about the upper first molar's root canals is accurate?
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What is the primary reason for understanding the anatomy of the upper permanent molars?
What is the primary reason for understanding the anatomy of the upper permanent molars?
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Which of the following is true regarding the upper first molar's pulp horns?
Which of the following is true regarding the upper first molar's pulp horns?
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Which features are characteristic of the upper second molar compared to the upper first molar?
Which features are characteristic of the upper second molar compared to the upper first molar?
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What is the chronological commencement of crown completion for the upper second molar?
What is the chronological commencement of crown completion for the upper second molar?
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Which cusp is the largest on the upper second molar?
Which cusp is the largest on the upper second molar?
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How many root canals are typically present in a lower central incisor?
How many root canals are typically present in a lower central incisor?
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What is the primary function of the cingulum found on incisors?
What is the primary function of the cingulum found on incisors?
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What characteristic distinguishes the lower lateral incisor from the lower central incisor?
What characteristic distinguishes the lower lateral incisor from the lower central incisor?
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Which tooth typically has a cervical undulation on both its mesial and distal surfaces?
Which tooth typically has a cervical undulation on both its mesial and distal surfaces?
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Which cusp on the upper second molar is considered the smallest?
Which cusp on the upper second molar is considered the smallest?
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The dental term 'tubercle of Zuckerkandl' is associated with which tooth?
The dental term 'tubercle of Zuckerkandl' is associated with which tooth?
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What is the eruption age range for the lower canine?
What is the eruption age range for the lower canine?
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How many pulp horns are typically found in a lower first molar?
How many pulp horns are typically found in a lower first molar?
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Which of the following best describes the root of the lower canine?
Which of the following best describes the root of the lower canine?
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Which feature is prominent on the disto-buccal cusp of a typical molar?
Which feature is prominent on the disto-buccal cusp of a typical molar?
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What is true about the public canal configuration in the lower lateral incisor?
What is true about the public canal configuration in the lower lateral incisor?
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Which tooth's eruption occurs first within the chronology provided?
Which tooth's eruption occurs first within the chronology provided?
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The mesial and distal marginal ridges are significantly reduced in which tooth?
The mesial and distal marginal ridges are significantly reduced in which tooth?
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What is the eruption time for the upper central incisor?
What is the eruption time for the upper central incisor?
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How does the crown shape of the upper central incisor compare to that of the permanent central incisor?
How does the crown shape of the upper central incisor compare to that of the permanent central incisor?
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What is a characteristic feature of the upper lateral incisor's palatal view?
What is a characteristic feature of the upper lateral incisor's palatal view?
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How many root canals does the upper canine typically have?
How many root canals does the upper canine typically have?
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Where does the cervical undulation commonly appear in the upper incisor teeth?
Where does the cervical undulation commonly appear in the upper incisor teeth?
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What unique feature does the upper first molar display buccally?
What unique feature does the upper first molar display buccally?
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Which statement accurately describes the chronology of upper canine calcification?
Which statement accurately describes the chronology of upper canine calcification?
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What anatomical difference is noted between the upper central and upper lateral incisors regarding the mesial incisal angle?
What anatomical difference is noted between the upper central and upper lateral incisors regarding the mesial incisal angle?
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Which dental structure typically has mesial and distal fossae?
Which dental structure typically has mesial and distal fossae?
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How do the pulp horns in the upper canine differ from those in the upper first molar?
How do the pulp horns in the upper canine differ from those in the upper first molar?
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What is a distinguishing feature of the upper first molar regarding its cusps?
What is a distinguishing feature of the upper first molar regarding its cusps?
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In terms of eruption, how long does it take for the upper first molar to complete its root formation?
In terms of eruption, how long does it take for the upper first molar to complete its root formation?
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What is the typical shape of the upper canine when viewed labially?
What is the typical shape of the upper canine when viewed labially?
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What feature helps distinguish between primary and permanent teeth?
What feature helps distinguish between primary and permanent teeth?
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Study Notes
Upper Central Incisors (51;61)
- Initial calcification occurs 3-4 months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 4 months.
- Eruption occurs at 7.5 months.
- Root completion takes 1 ½ years.
- Labially, the crown is similar to the permanent central incisor but square rather than rectangular.
- Shorter crown length and more bulbous than the permanent central incisor.
- Mesial incisal angle is sharp.
- Distal incisal angle is rounded.
- Palatally, the crown is concave.
- Pronounced mesial and distal marginal ridges.
- Large cingulum.
- Mesially or distally, the crown looks bulky cervically.
- Single root, one half of which at least inclines labially to allow room for eruption of the permanent incisor.
- One root canal, with 2 pulp horns (mesially and distally).
Upper Lateral Incisors (52;62)
- Initial calcification occurs 4 ½ months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 5 months.
- Eruption occurs at 8-9 months.
- Root completion takes 1 ½ to 2 years.
- Labially, the crown is less square than the central incisor.
- Mesial incisal angle is sharp.
- Distal incisal angle is rounded.
- Palatally, the crown is concave.
- Well-defined marginal ridges are present.
- Definite cingulum, but less pronounced than the central incisor.
- Laterally, the crown appears bulky.
- Single root.
- One root canal, with 2 pulp horns (mesially and distally).
Upper Canine (53;63)
- Initial calcification occurs 5 months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 9 months.
- Eruption occurs at 16-20 months.
- Root completion takes approximately 3 years.
- Labially, the crown is almost symmetrical.
- An enamel ridge runs from crown tip to the cervical margin.
- This creates mesial and distal depressions (fossae) on either side of the ridge.
- Palatally, mesial and distal marginal ridges are present.
- Pronounced cingulum.
- Enamel ridge from cusp tip to cingulum producing mesial and distal fossae.
- Bulky crown when viewed mesially or distally.
- Single root.
- One root canal, with no pulp horns.
Upper First Molar (54;64)
- Initial calcification occurs 5 months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 6 months.
- Eruption occurs at 12-16 months.
- Root completion takes 2-2 ½ years.
- Buccally, there are 2 cusps: disto-palatal (may have a palatal cusp of Carabelli) and mesio-buccal.
- 2 buccal roots: mesio-buccal and disto-buccal.
- Palatally, there is an oblique ridge between the disto-buccal and mesio-palatal cusps.
- Mesio-palatal cusp is the largest.
- Disto-palatal cusp is the smallest.
- Disto-palatal groove is present.
- One palatal root.
- 3 root canals.
- 4 pulp horns (one per cusp).
Upper Second Molar (55;65)
- Initial calcification occurs 6 months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 10-12 months.
- Eruption occurs at 1 ¾ to 2 ½ years.
- Root completion takes 3 years.
- Buccally, similar to the maxillary permanent first molar, there are 4 cusps: mesio-buccal, disto-buccal, mesio-palatal, and disto-palatal.
Lower Central Incisor (71;81)
- Initial calcification occurs 4 ½ months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 4 months.
- Eruption occurs at 6 ½ months.
- Root completion takes 1 ½ to 2 years.
- Labially, the crown is almost symmetrical.
- Sharp mesial incisal angle.
- Rounded distal incisal angle.
- Single root, one root canal.
- Mesial and distal pulp horns are present.
- Lingually, there is a large cingulum.
- Mesial and distal marginal ridges are quite reduced.
- Cervical undulation is present mesially and distally.
Lower Lateral Incisor (72;82)
- Initial calcification occurs 4 ½ months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 4 ½ months.
- Eruption occurs at 7 months.
- Root completion takes 1 ½ to 2 years.
- Labially, the crown is fan-shaped with a long mesial side and a shorter distal side.
- Mesio-incisal angle is sharp.
- Disto-incisal angle is rounded.
- Lingually, there is a large cingulum.
- Mesial and distal marginal ridges are present.
- One root, similar to the deciduous central incisor.
- One root canal and one mesial and distal pulp horn.
- Mesially or distally, the crown appears wedge-shaped and quite bulbous around the cervical region.
- Cervical region is undulated.
Lower Canine (73;83)
- Initial calcification occurs 5 months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 9 months.
- Eruption occurs at 16-20 months.
- Root completion takes 2 ½ to 3 years.
- Labially, the crown is convex.
- The mesial is shorter than the distal incisal slope.
- One root, roughly triangular in cross-section, curving distally and labially.
- One root canal and no pulp horns.
- Lingually, the crown is concave.
- Mesial and distal marginal ridges are present.
- A poorly-defined ridge of enamel from the tip of the cusp to the cingulum, producing a mesial and distal fossa.
- Distal surface is more prominent.
- Cervical undulation is present on the mesial and distal surfaces.
- The root curves labially.
Lower First Molar (74;84)
- Initial calcification occurs 5 months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 6 months.
- Eruption occurs at 12-16 months.
- Root completion takes 2-2 ½ years.
- Buccally, there are two cusps: mesio-buccal and disto-buccal.
- On the mesio-buccal cusp, in the cervical region, there's a protuberance of enamel known as the tubercle of Zuckerkandl.
- 2 buccal roots: mesio-buccal and disto-buccal.
- Lingually, there are two cusps: a large mesio-buccal and a small disto-buccal.
- Central developmental groove is present.
- Palatally, there are 2 palatal cusps: a large mesio-palatal and a small disto-palatal.
- Single palatal root.
- From the mesial aspect, there's a large bulge of enamel cervically over the mesio-buccal root called the tubercle of Zuckerkandl.
- 3 root canals and 4 pulp horns (one per cusp).
Upper Second Molar (55;65)
- Initial calcification occurs 6 months in utero.
- Crown completion happens at 10-12 months.
- Eruption occurs at 1 ¾ to 2 ½ years.
- Root completion takes 3 years.
- Buccally, similar to the maxillary permanent first molar, there are 4 cusps: mesio-buccal, disto-buccal, mesio-palatal, and disto-palatal.
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