Dentistry: Maxillary Second and Third Molars
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What is the position of the maxillary second molar from the median line in the maxilla?

  • Fifth tooth
  • Seventh tooth (correct)
  • Eighth tooth
  • Sixth tooth
  • Which of the following is NOT a principal identifying feature of maxillary second molars?

  • The crown is smaller in overall dimensions than the maxillary first molar
  • The roots are highly divergent (correct)
  • There is no cusp of Carabelli
  • The roots may be coalescent
  • What can be said about the distal cusps of maxillary second molars?

  • They are of similar size to those of maxillary first molars
  • They are absent
  • They are more developed than those of maxillary first molars
  • They are less developed than those of maxillary first molars (correct)
  • What is true about the buccolingual dimensions of the maxillary second molar compared to the maxillary first molar?

    <p>They are larger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in the number of cusps between maxillary second and first molars?

    <p>One less cusp in the maxillary second molar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Maxillary Second Molar

    • Located as the seventh tooth from the median line in the maxilla.
    • Identified by the absence of a fifth cusp (cusp of Carabelli).
    • Roots are less divergent, potentially coalescent (joint together).
    • Distal cusps (distobuccal and distolingual) are underdeveloped.
    • Crown is smaller in overall dimensions compared to the maxillary first molar, except for buccolingual dimensions.

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    Explore the characteristics of maxillary second molars, including their identifying features, root structure, and dimensions in comparison to maxillary first molars.

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