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What is the unique characteristic of mandibular central incisors in terms of contact points compared to maxillary incisors?
What is the unique characteristic of mandibular central incisors in terms of contact points compared to maxillary incisors?
- Contact points are near incisal ridges mesially & distally (correct)
- Contact points are closer to the root of the tooth
- Contact points are near the middle of the tooth
- Contact points are near the gingival margin
What happens to the mamelons on the incisal ridge of mandibular central incisors after eruption?
What happens to the mamelons on the incisal ridge of mandibular central incisors after eruption?
- They disappear if the occlusion is normal (correct)
- They remain prominent throughout life
- They increase in size gradually
- They move towards the gingival margin
How does the incisal ridge of mandibular central incisors relate to a line bisecting the root?
How does the incisal ridge of mandibular central incisors relate to a line bisecting the root?
- The incisal ridge is at the same level as the line bisecting the root
- The incisal ridge is superior to the line bisecting the root
- The incisal ridge is lingual to the line bisecting the root (correct)
- The incisal ridge is buccal to the line bisecting the root
What is a distinguishing feature of mandibular central incisors in terms of their root length compared to maxillary central incisors?
What is a distinguishing feature of mandibular central incisors in terms of their root length compared to maxillary central incisors?
Which aspect of mandibular central incisors makes them distinct from other permanent teeth in terms of width?
Which aspect of mandibular central incisors makes them distinct from other permanent teeth in terms of width?
What is the eruption age range of mandibular lateral incisors?
What is the eruption age range of mandibular lateral incisors?
How does the lingual surface of mandibular lateral incisors compare to that of mandibular central incisors?
How does the lingual surface of mandibular lateral incisors compare to that of mandibular central incisors?
Where is the height of labial contour in mandibular lateral incisors located?
Where is the height of labial contour in mandibular lateral incisors located?
Which statement is TRUE regarding the mesiodistal width of the crown in mandibular lateral incisors?
Which statement is TRUE regarding the mesiodistal width of the crown in mandibular lateral incisors?
In a worn tooth, what kind of incisal edge is seen on mandibular lateral incisors?
In a worn tooth, what kind of incisal edge is seen on mandibular lateral incisors?
How does the distal contact area of mandibular lateral incisors compare to the mesial contact area?
How does the distal contact area of mandibular lateral incisors compare to the mesial contact area?
What is a characteristic feature of the incisal ridge of the tooth described?
What is a characteristic feature of the incisal ridge of the tooth described?
Which aspect of the tooth shows a concave surface from the incisal edge to the cervical line?
Which aspect of the tooth shows a concave surface from the incisal edge to the cervical line?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of the mesial outline of this tooth near the cervical third?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of the mesial outline of this tooth near the cervical third?
Which surface of the tooth has a well-defined developmental groove at the center?
Which surface of the tooth has a well-defined developmental groove at the center?
What bilateral symmetry feature is seen on the incisal aspect of this tooth?
What bilateral symmetry feature is seen on the incisal aspect of this tooth?
What distinguishes this tooth specifically in differentiating between Central Incisor (CI) and Lateral Incisor (LI)?
What distinguishes this tooth specifically in differentiating between Central Incisor (CI) and Lateral Incisor (LI)?
