Tooth Morphology: Lingual and Buccal Aspects Comparison

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What is the typical number of roots for a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7)?

1 root

2 roots

4 roots

3 roots (correct)

How many lobes does a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically have?

3 lobes

4 lobes (correct)

5 lobes

2 lobes

How do the buccal cusps of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically compare to those of a permanent maxillary first molar (tooth #6)?

The buccal cusps are shorter and smaller in the second molar compared to the first molar

The buccal cusps are equal in size

The distobuccal cusp is longer and broader than the mesiobuccal cusp

The mesiobuccal cusp is longer and broader than the distobuccal cusp (correct)

How do the roots of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically compare to those of a permanent maxillary first molar (tooth #6)?

The roots are less divergent and closer together in the second molar Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical shape of the occlusal surface of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7)?

Square Signup and view all the answers

Where is the apex of the mesiobuccal root typically located in relation to the buccal developmental groove of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7)?

The apex is in line with the buccal developmental groove Signup and view all the answers

How does the width (mesio-distal dimension) of the crown of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically compare to that of a permanent maxillary first molar (tooth #6)?

The crown is narrower in the second molar Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical number of cusps on the occlusal surface of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7)?

4 cusps Signup and view all the answers

How does the length of the buccal developmental groove on a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically compare to that of a permanent maxillary first molar (tooth #6)?

The buccal developmental groove is shorter in the second molar Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical position of the mesiobuccal and distobuccal roots of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) relative to each other?

The roots are closer together and nearly parallel Signup and view all the answers

Tooth Morphology: Lingual and Buccal Aspects Comparison

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What is the typical number of roots for a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7)?

How many lobes does a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically have?

How do the buccal cusps of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically compare to those of a permanent maxillary first molar (tooth #6)?

How do the roots of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically compare to those of a permanent maxillary first molar (tooth #6)?

What is the typical shape of the occlusal surface of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7)?

Where is the apex of the mesiobuccal root typically located in relation to the buccal developmental groove of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7)?

How does the width (mesio-distal dimension) of the crown of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically compare to that of a permanent maxillary first molar (tooth #6)?

What is the typical number of cusps on the occlusal surface of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7)?

How does the length of the buccal developmental groove on a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) typically compare to that of a permanent maxillary first molar (tooth #6)?

What is the typical position of the mesiobuccal and distobuccal roots of a permanent maxillary second molar (tooth #7) relative to each other?

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