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What is the function of the lower first premolar?
What is the function of the lower first premolar?
- Supporting Adjacent Teeth
- Tearing & Grinding (correct)
- Speech Articulation
- Chewing & Swallowing
At what age does the crown of the lower first premolar complete its formation?
At what age does the crown of the lower first premolar complete its formation?
- 10-12 years
- 7 months in utero
- 5-6 years (correct)
- 1.75 - 2 years
How many lobes does the lower first premolar have?
How many lobes does the lower first premolar have?
- 6 lobes
- 4 lobes (correct)
- 3 lobes
- 5 lobes
What is the geometric outline of the buccal and lingual aspects of the crown of the lower first premolar?
What is the geometric outline of the buccal and lingual aspects of the crown of the lower first premolar?
At what age does the eruption of the lower first premolar occur?
At what age does the eruption of the lower first premolar occur?
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What is the function of the lower first premolar?
What is the function of the lower first premolar?
The lower first premolar is responsible for tearing and grinding food.
When does the lower first premolar crown finish forming?
When does the lower first premolar crown finish forming?
The crown of the lower first premolar finishes forming between the ages of 5 and 6.
How many lobes does the lower first premolar have?
How many lobes does the lower first premolar have?
The lower first premolar has four distinct lobes.
What is the geometric outline of the lower first premolar crown?
What is the geometric outline of the lower first premolar crown?
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When does the lower first premolar erupt?
When does the lower first premolar erupt?
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Study Notes
Lower First Premolar
- The function of the lower first premolar is to grind and crush food during mastication.
- The crown of the lower first premolar completes its formation at around 5-6 years of age.
- The lower first premolar has 5 lobes.
- The geometric outline of the buccal and lingual aspects of the crown of the lower first premolar is rhomboidal.
- The eruption of the lower first premolar occurs between 10-12 years of age.
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