M D Mesial Aspect Geometric Outline Quiz

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What is the shape of the mesial aspect of a permanent molar?

Trapezoidal (correct)

Triangular

Rectangular

Circular

Where is the mesial contact area located on a permanent molar?

At the junction between middle and occlusal thirds (correct)

At the occlusal third

At the distal surface

Near the cervical ridge

How many roots are typically seen in the distal aspect of a permanent molar?

Three roots (correct)

No roots

Five roots

Two roots

Which aspect of a permanent molar shows disto-buccal convergence and obtuse angles?

Distal aspect Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of surfaces in a maxillary permanent 1st molar?

Six surfaces Signup and view all the answers

Which tooth type is discussed in the lecture outline that focuses on occlusion of permanent anterior teeth?

Upper premolar Signup and view all the answers

If a tooth has surfaces described as BUCCAL, PALATAL, MESIAL, and DISTAL, how many surfaces does it have in total?

Four surfaces Signup and view all the answers

In terms of surface anatomy, what is the significance of the term 'OCCLUSAL' in a permanent molar?

Refers to the chewing surface Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the tooth has a trapezoidal geometric outline?

Occlusal Signup and view all the answers

Which cusp is broader, shorter, and less sharp on the mesio-buccal aspect of the tooth?

ML cusp Signup and view all the answers

What is an anatomical landmark observed on the lingual aspect of the tooth?

Lingual developmental groove Signup and view all the answers

Where can the Tubercle of Carabelli be found?

Mesial aspect Signup and view all the answers

What geometric outline is typically observed on the distal aspect of a permanent molar?

Rhomboidal Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of a permanent molar demonstrates a concave buccal outline for a short distance?

Mesial aspect Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Root trunk' in the description of the mesial and distal aspects of a permanent molar?

Referring to the length of the roots Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical landmark is identified by the presence of a wider pulp chamber bucco-lingually compared to mesiodistally in a permanent molar?

Oblique ridge Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of a maxillary permanent molar forms a semicircle with the distal slope of the DL cusp?

Lingual aspect Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the mesial outline of a maxillary permanent molar up to the contact area at the junction of the occlusal and middle 1/3?

Nearly straight Signup and view all the answers

Which developmental groove extends on the root trunk of a maxillary permanent molar?

Lingual developmental groove Signup and view all the answers

On the buccal aspect of a maxillary permanent molar, which root trunk measurement is provided?

4 millimeters DB Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'OCCLUSAL' in surface anatomy of permanent molars?

It refers to the chewing surface of the tooth Signup and view all the answers

Where is the distal contact area typically located on a permanent molar?

Adjacent to the mesial contact area, towards the front of the tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the root morphology in lower second and third molars?

Three separate roots Signup and view all the answers

In terms of tooth morphology, what is a significant difference between primary maxillary molars and permanent maxillary molars?

Primary molars have fewer cusps compared to permanent molars Signup and view all the answers