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Tooth Dimensions in Dentistry

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Which tooth exhibits the greatest difference in length between the maxillary and mandibular arch?

Lateral incisor
Second premolar
First premolar
Canine (correct)

The maxillary central incisor is approximately how much longer than the mandibular central incisor?

0.4 mm
4.1 mm
1.8 mm (correct)
3.2 mm

Which mandibular tooth is longer than its maxillary counterpart?

Lateral incisor
Canine
Central incisor
First premolar (correct)

What is the combined length of a maxillary first and second molar?

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Between the first and second molars, which has the greatest length difference?

<p>Maxillary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Maxillary Central Incisor

The front tooth in the middle of your mouth, located in the upper jaw.

Maxillary Lateral Incisor

The tooth next to the central incisor in the upper jaw.

Maxillary Canine

The sharp, pointed tooth located at the corner of your mouth in the upper jaw. It's used for tearing food.

Maxillary First Premolar

The tooth located behind the canine in the upper jaw, with two cusps.

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Maxillary Second Premolar

The tooth behind the first premolar in the upper jaw, also with two cusps.

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