10 Questions
What is the shape of the incisal aspect of the mandibular lateral incisor?
Four-sided or diamond
At what age is the root of the mandibular lateral incisor completed?
10 years
How many lobes does the mandibular lateral incisor have?
Four
What is the function of the mandibular lateral incisor?
Incising food and esthetic
How many surfaces does the mandibular lateral incisor have?
Four
What is the characteristic of the distal contact area of the mandibular lateral incisor?
It is at the same level as the mesial surface
What is the shape of the distal angle of the mandibular lateral incisor?
Rounded
How does the mandibular lateral incisor relate to the central incisor?
It makes contact mesially with the distal surface of the central incisor
What is the characteristic of the mesial marginal ridge of the mandibular lateral incisor?
It is longer than the distal marginal ridge
How does the size of the mandibular lateral incisor compare to the mandibular central incisor?
It is larger than the central incisor by about 0.5 mm in all dimensions
Test your knowledge of the mandibular permanent incisors, including their development, chronology, and characteristics. Learn about the function, number of lobes, and relation of these teeth.
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