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Alignment of 24, 25, and 23, 26?
Large F (but less than 8,9)
small D
7,10
Prox view
D root surface?
flat, no depression
19, 30
F view
What grooves can you see and are they pitted?
MF groove often pitted
DF groove may have a pit
5, 12
Occlusal view
occlusal table outline?
# of tri. ridges and transverse ridges?
# of fossae
trapezoid
2 tri ridges with 1 transverse ridge
2 fossae
Alignment of 3,14 and 2, 15?
Large F (20 degrees)
Middle M
Are we diphyodonts or heterodonts? What do those terms mean?
we are both
Diphyodont: dec. and perm. teeth
Heterodont: different types of teeth (PMs, molars, incisors, etc)
2,15 (4 cusp type)
Lingual view
What is lingual groove in line with?
L groove in line with palatal root
6, 11
F view
M outline in cervical?
M outline in middle?
flat in cervical
convex in middle
3, 14
Facial view
What is the shape of the roots and which roots make the shape?
plier handle made by MF, DF
dec. max canines (C, G)
Are incisal cutting arms straight like 6, 11 or angled like 22, 27?
angled like 22, 27
Do contacts get smaller or larger over a lifetime?
larger (flatter and wider)
As areas of teeth wear, especially interproximally, what process corrects it?
mesial drift
With what teeth do max. occlude?
mand. namesake and D neighbor
Where is a large bulge in dec. posterior teeth?
MF cervical region
2, 15 (3 cusp type)
Occlusal view
What is the occlusal outline?
heart
What is arch length?
distance around arch from D end to D end
Where is lingual HoC in max. anterior teeth (6-11)?
gingival 3rd
23,26
F view
M contact?
D contact?
M - incisal
D - incisal but more cervical than M contact
Which has as sharper cusp, 5/12 or 4/13?
5/12
7,10
Crown:root ratio
10:13
dec. mand M1
Where is the central fossa located?
D half of tooth
What are the 3 largest FL alignments and on which 3 teeth?
8/9 - 27 degrees F
2/15, 3/14 - 20 degrees F
18/31, 19/30 - 20 degrees L
19, 30
F view
What 2 features supra- and sub-gingival are in line?
apex of M root and MF groove
When does root formation stop for dec. teeth?
1 year after eruption
3, 14
F view
Where is the MF root apex compared to B groove?
MF root apex is in line or just D to B groove
What does the shape of the gingival col mimic?
the shape of the contact area
How many roots does 5/12 have?
Almost always this requires how many root canals?
2 roots (sometimes only 1 root)
2 root canals
When does perm. M1 start developing?

When does hard tissue for perm. M1 start?
in utero

at birth calcification starts
dec. max M2 is isomorph to what tooth?
perm. max M1
19,30
Occlusal view
Groove pattern?
What other tooth has same groove pattern?
Y groove
mand PM2 3 cusp type
T or F?
Dec. M2 roots are more flared than dec. M1 roots.
True
What are 3 notable things about M root of dec. mand M1?
1. broad F/L
2. F and L outline are parallel and straight
3. blunt apex
3,14
L view
What cusps are visible?
ML, DL
dec. max CI
Are marginal ridges more or less pronounced than perm. max CIs?
more pronounced (dec. max CI is shovel shaped)
What type of tissue makes up the TMJ's articular disk?
dense fibrous CT that's mostly avascular and aneural
What is the anatomical root?
that which is covered by cementum
3,14
L view
What roots are visible?
all 3: pal, MF, DF
Where does ML cusp of max molars sit on mand molars?
central fossa
Which way do enamel rods always slope in dec. teeth?
occlusally
Alignment of 7,10
Large F
small D
19,30
Which root usually has 2 root canals due to a depression?
M root
6,11
crown:root ratio
10:17
dec. mand LI
Are they larger or smaller than dec. mand CI?
larger
2,15
occlusal view
How many tri. ridges?
5 because ML cusp has 2
How many root depressions do 6,11 each have and which is greater?
2 (M and D)
D is greater than M
What are 8 characteristics of dec. teeth compared to permanent?
1. dec. have shorter crown:root ratios
2. dec. are wider MD than incisocervical
3. whiter/bluish due to thin enamel/dentin
4. cervical ridge very prominent
5. constricted at CEJ
6. narrow occlusal table
7. flared roots
8. no root trunk
7,10
Incisal view
Geometric shape?
round
19,30
L view
What cusps are visible?
ML, DL, D
dec. max M1
occlusal view
What is notable about MMR, DMR?
MMR obliquely angled but the DMR is straight
T or F?
On 6,11, L ridge > DMR > MMR in elevation?
True
What are 3 things that dec. anterior teeth lack compared to perm. anteriors?
1. mammelons
2. depressions
3. perykimata
Is canine guidance angle more or less than ant. guidance angle on average?
ave. canine guidance > ave. ant. guidance
What is the average canine guidance angle?
55 degrees
Where does DF cusp of mand teeth sit on max teeth?
central fossa
What 2 teeth have smallest F/L inclination, and what are the inclinations?
1. max PMs: 5-6 degrees
2. mand PMs: 9 degrees
What is the sharpest cusp and on what tooth?
ML cusp of dec. mand M1
Which root on 3,14 often has 2 root canals due to large depression?
MF root
18,31
Which cusp is tallest?
ML
With what teeth do mand. occlude?
max namesake and M neighbor
4,13 occlusal view
occlusal table location over root?
centered
4,13 occlusal view
Geometric outline?
oval
4,13 occlusal view
cusp tips' location over root trunk?
F cusp - slightly M
L cusp - M location
4,13 occlusal view
occlusal table outline?
slightly trapezoidal
4,13 occlusal view
Number of fossa(e)?
2
How many cusps are visible on 3,14 from F view and which are they?
2: MF and DF (sometimes 3 including the ML)
3,14 Mesial view
1. F HoC
2. L HoC
1. cervical
2. middle
dec. max M1
To which direction(s) does it taper?
L and D
2.15 F view
Contact areas?
M: occlusal
D: middle
By what age should all dec. teeth have erupted?
24 months
What cusps help determine Curve of Wilson and from what view is this curve seen?
F and L cusp tips as seen from the frontal/coronal view
5,12 root depressions
Which root is deeper?
M root depression depth > D root depression depth
Is dec. mand. M2 larger or smaller than dec. mand. M1?
dec. mand. M2 > M1
Is perm. mand. M2 larger or smaller than perm. mand M1?
perm. mand M2 < M1
Where is mand. primate space in deciduous teeth?
between canine and M1
18,31
Are the roots closer or further apart than on 19,30?
closer
18,31
What view reveals all and what is all?
D view
4 cusps and 2 roots
2,15
Which view reveals all and what is all?
D view
3 roots and 4 cusps (unless tricuspate)
23,26 L view
Cingulum location?
D
Where is the max. primate space in deciduous teeth?
between canine and LI
In general, which way do post. teeth angle?
mesial
From what view is the Curve of Spee seen?
sagittal
2,15 occlusal view
How many ridges and what types?
2: 1 transverse and 1 oblique
8,9 Prox view
M root surface contour?
depression
6,11
Is MMR longer or shorter than DMR?
MMR longer than DMR
6,11
Is MMR higher or lower in elevation than DMR?
DMR higher in elevation than MMR
How many root depressions does 4,13 each have?
2
What 2 teeth have + groove pattern?
18/31, 19/30 4 cusp type
Which set of permanent canines has more prominent F ridge?
max. canines
Is the cusp of 22,27 in line with root axis?
Yes
8,9 L view
Cingulum location?
D
5,12 occlusal view
Geometric outline
tapered hexagon
5,12 occlusal view
Cusp tip location of root trunk?
F cusp: D slightly
L cusp: M location
3,14 mesial view
What roots are visible and what is notable?
MF and Pal
Palatal root extends beyond crown outline
Tuberculum sextum: where is the 6th cusp?
on DMR
What is the age range of mixed dentition?
6 - 12
Which set of perm. molars (max,mand) has a longer root trunk?
max
What 2 teeth have a straight M profile?
dec. mand M1

22,27
18,31
Which root can have 2 canals 8-10% of the time?
D
T or F?
4,13 L view: lingual side is narrower than F so you can see proximal surfaces, but this difference is less than that of 5,12?
True
18,31
Are F or L cusps taller?
L
6, 11 L view
Cingulum location?
C
18,31
What is unique about CEJ on L side and what does this mean?
CEJ is more occlusal on L, giving more of a root trunk on L
24,25
crown:root ratio?
9:13
2,15 F view
What cusps are visible?
MF, DF (sometimes ML)
dec. max canines
Facial shape?
diamond
In general, what cusps are broad and rounded?
supporting cusps (F on mand, and L on max)
In general, what cusps are sharp?
guiding cusps (L on mand, F on max)
Alignment of 22, 27
Mid F
Small D
3,14 Mesial view
What root is VERY wide?
MF
1/16 occlusal
How many cusps are there usually and what geometric outline does this form?
3 cusps forming heart shape
What anterior tooth is most likely to have 2 root canals?
22,27
4,13 F view
F cusp location relative to root axis?
slightly M
To which direction do mand. molars taper?
L and D
Is Class II molars retrognathic or prognathic?

Is there more or less overjet with Class II?
retrognathic

more overjet
dec. mand canine
Is the L ridge barely discernible?
yes
dec. mand canine
Are cutting arms angled or straight?
angled
What percentage does the occlusal table occupy in the BL dimension?
50 - 60%
dec. max canine
Which cutting arm is longer?
MCA > DCA (resulting in D located cusp, unlike 6,11)
What tooth has a coronal depression on M side?
5,12
Alignment of 19,30 and 18,31?
Large L (20 degrees)
Mid M
Which way does the occlusal surface of dec. mand M1 slope toward cervical?
M to D (mesial half is taller/more occlusal than distal half)
dec. max M1
Does Pal root extend past crown outline?
yes
3,14
Does Pal root have a depression?
yes, a very large depression
Alignment of 5,12 and 4,13?
small F
small M
dec. max M1 occlusal view
What is the groove pattern?
H groove
What 3 teeth have smallest MD inclination and what are the measurements?
1. 23/26 - 0 degrees
2. 8/9 - 2 degrees
3. 24/25 - 2 degrees
What 2 groups of teeth are overall least angulated/inclined?
1. max PMs
2. mand PMs
All teeth have F inclination except what 3?
1. 20/29
2. 19/30
3. 18/31
Alignment of 8,9
large F (28 degrees)
very slight D (but think of M for esthetic reasons)
8,9
crown:root ratio
11:13
Elevation of DMR, MMR, and L ridge in 22, 27?
DMR > L ridge > MMR
What is average overjet?
2-3mm
What is average overbite?
3-5mm
8,9 prox view
D root surface contour?
convex, no depression
2,15 F view
Are roots closer together or wider than roots on 3,14?
closer
What tooth has strongest MF cervical bulge?
dec. mand. M1
Eruption age of dec. mand. canine?
16 months
5,12
crown:root ratio?
9:13
Eruption age of 24,25
7
Eruption age of 23,26
8
Eruption age of 22,27
9
Eruption age of 21,28
10
Eruption age of 20,29
11
Eruption age of 19,30
6
Eruption age of 18,31
12
Eruption age of dec. max canine?
18 months
4,13
crown:root ratio?
8:14 (root almost twice as long as crown)
3,14
crown:root?
8: 14 (P)
13 (MF)
12 (DF)
Eruption age of dec. mand M1?
12 months
Eruption age of dec. mand M2?
20 months
Eruption age of dec. max LI?
9 months
18, 31
Is there usually a L groove pit?
no, which is good due to tongue's presence
Eruption age of 8,9
7
Eruption age of 7,10
8
Eruption age of 6,11
11
Eruption age of 5,12
9
Eruption age of 4,13
10
Eruption age of 3,14
6
Eruption age of 2,15
12
Eruption age of dec. max M2
24 months
2,15
crown:root ratio?
8: 14 (Pal)
13 (MF)
12 (DF)
Eruption age of dec. mand LI
7 months
Eruption age of dec. max M1?
14 months
What are the 3 largest MD inclinations for which 3 teeth?
6,11 - 17 degrees
3,14 - 14 degrees
18,31 - 14 degrees
23,26
crown:root ratio?
9:13
Eruption age of dec. max CI?
7.5 months
Eruption age of dec. mand CI?
6 months
How many root canals for 2,15?
4; MF root has 2 canals
19,30 occlusal view
Can MMR have a ridge groove?
yes, but not too common
Which perm. canine (max/mand) has a more obtuse cusp tip angle?
mand canine (22,27)
How much difference is between CEJ and shoulders of 5,12? (military tooth)
2mm
T or F?
As you move posterior, the CEJ dips less incisally?
true
2,15 Mesial view
1. F HoC
2. L HoC
1. cervical
2. middle
3,14 F view
contact areas?
M - occlusal
D - middle
24, 25 F view
contact areas?
both M and D are incisal AND ARE THE SAME LEVEL
What does pressure lead to on bone?
resorption
What does tension lead to on bone?
deposition
dec. max LI
Is MD or incisocervical dimension greater?
incisocervical > MD dimension (unlike dec. max CI)
T or F?
Enamel rods of perm. teeth angle apically in cervical region?
true
24,25 L view
Are marginal ridges pronounced?
no
19,30
What are the 2 6-cusp types?
tuberculum sextum
tuberculum intermedium
18,31 occlusal view
Geometric outline
rectangular
18,31 occlusal view
How many ridges and what types?
2 transverse ridges
19,30 4 cusp type
what is the groove pattern?
+ groove
What tooth has the arrowhead/projectile point F shape?
dec. mand. canine
7,10 Prox view
M root surface contour?
depression
Where is the most root surface area located and what does this mean for bone loss?
in cervical 1/2 of root trunk so only a few mm of bone loss here drastically reduces tooth to bone stability
2,15 F view
What is the overall look of the roots and which are visible?
windswept to distal
all 3 are visible
T or F?
Dec. anterior teeth have large cingulums and the roots bend labially?
true
5,12 F view
Where is the F cusp in relation to root axis?
slightly D
19,30 occlusal view
Geometric outline
pentagonal
19,30 occlusal view
Is MMR or DMR longer?
MMR
dec. max M2
Are roots longer or shorter than roots on dec. max M1?
roots are longer
19,30 Facial view
What is the CEJ shape?
straight or slight apical dip
dec. mand LI
Are marginal ridges and cingulum more or less pronounced than dec. mand CI?
more pronounced
dec. mand CI
What are the 2 most important characteristics?
1. bilaterally symmetrical
2. long root:crown ratio due to short crown
When do teeth start forming in a baby?
6 weeks in utero
22,27 F view
Does crown bend slightly to D?
yes
dec. mand. M1
Which root is wider and longer?
M root wider and longer than D root
2,15 occlusal view
Geometric outline?
rhomboid
How many roots does 4,13 each have usually?

How many root canals are usually required?
1 root

1 root canal
Are cuspal cutting arms straight on 6,11 from incisal view?
yes
What teeth are non-succeedaneous?
permanent molars
What are the percentages of Class I, II, III?
Class I - 70%
Class II - 20%
Class III - 10%
3,14 occlusal
How many ridges and what types?
2: 1 oblique (ML-DB) and 1 transverse (ML-MF)
What type of tooth attachment to the bone do we have?
gomphosis (sockets with PDL, cementum, etc)
What is a key difference in central groove between 5,12 and 4,13?
5,12 has a longer central groove
dec. mand M2 facial view
Are 3 cusps equally sized?
yes, unlike 19,30
What tooth is isomorph to dec. mand M2?
19,30
Where is 22,27 cingulum location?
D or C
What deciduous tooth is only one to have mesial cutting arm longer than distal cutting arm, yielding a distally located cusp?
dec. max canine
1,16 facial view
What cusps are visible?
2 (MF, DF)
6,11 F view
D outline?
S-shaped
(concave in cervical and convex in middle)
3,14 occlusal view
What ridge only does central groove cross?
transverse ridge (not oblique ridge!)
3,14 occlusal view
What groove separates MF,DF cusps?
facial groove
3,14 occlusal view
What groove crosses oblique ridge?
transverse groove of oblique ridge
What is arch width and which arch is wider? What does the arch width protect?
width of the arch medial-laterally
max arch is wider than mand arch, which protects the cheeks, lips, and tongue from being bitten
18,31
What is notable about the apex of the roots compared to 19,30?
root apices are more pointed than 19,30
What cusps maintain vertical dimension?
supporting cusps
22,27
Is mesial cutting arm longer or shorter than distal cutting arm?
MCA < DCA (mesially located cusp tip)
Does max M2 have a larger or smaller root trunk than max M1?
larger
2,15 F view
What is the order of root length?
pal > MF > DF
What is the clinical root?
that which you cannot see or that which is in the bone
What is 1 difference in Pal root of 2,15 compared to 3,14, and also one difference for MF root in 2,15 compared to 3,14 when looking from M view?
Pal root of 2,15 is in line with crown

MF root in 2,15 is less wide than in 3,14
Are condyles perpendicular to midpalatal line?
no, then angle back toward Basion Point in Foramen Magnum
If forces are not along root axis, what 2 zones are increased in PDL?
zone of crush
zone of stretch
24, 25 prox view
M root contour?
depression
dec. max M1
What tooth does it resemble?
perm. max. PMs
What is the tooth that resembles no other?
dec. mand. M1
What is the only tooth with a broader occlusal table at the D and narrower at M?
dec. mand M1
18,31 mesial view
How many cusps and roots are visible, and which ones?
2 cusps (MF, ML)
1 root (M)
What is the most major function of dec. teeth?
space maintenance for permanent teeth
3,14 cusp height order?
ML > MF > DF > DL
Is the F groove of 2,15 longer or shorter than F groove of 3,14?
shorter
23,26 prox view
M root surface contour?
depression
23,26 prox view
D root surface contour?
more depression
T or F?
There are fewer variations in dec. teeth than perm. teeth.
true
18, 31
Which root has 2 canals for sure?
M root
4,13 L view
L cusp location and length?
mesial and shorter than F cusp but not as short as L cusp on 5,12
19,30 F view
Which root is longer and by how much?
M root > D root by 1mm
4,13 L view
Is MMR or DMR more occlusal?
MMR
19,30
What view reveals all and what is all?
D
5 cusps and 2 roots
2,15
How many cusps
4 (can be 3)
3,14 occlusal view
Is MMR or DMR longer?
MMR
8,9 L view
Is MMR or DMR longer?
MMR
3,14 occlusal view
What comprises the talon?
DMR and DL cusp
T or F?
M pulp horms of dec. molars are very large, extending far occlusally?
true
What are the 3 "bones" of the TMJ that make it a compound joint?
condyle
glenoid fossa
articular disk
19, 30 F view
contact areas?
M - junction
D. middle
How many intra-radicular depressions do 5,12 have?
2
T or F?
The root trunk of molars increases from M1 to M2 in both mand and max?
true
Which has a sharper M root tip, dec. mand M2 or dec. mand M1?
dec. mand M2
For max molars, does M1 have a greater root trunk than M2?
no (M2 root trunks are larger than M1)
Is Class III more retrognathic or prognathic?
Is there more or less overjet?
prognathic with less overjet
T or F?
Mand teeth erupt before max teeth?
true
3,14 F view
How many roots are visible?
all 3
dec max M1
What is the smallest cusp?
DL
18, 31
Are the roots parallel?
yes
Is the plane of occlusion a flat plane?
no; it's curved
6, 11 incisal view
Is mesial cutting arm longer or shorter than distal cutting arm?
DCA > MCA (mesial located cusp)
How many root canals for both 3,14 and 2, 15?
4; MF root has 2
How many cusps on 19, 30? Which is largest?
5, largest is ML (MF for boards)
3,14 occlusal view
geometric outline?
rhomboidal
3, 14 occlusal view
What cusps form oblique ridge?
ML-DB
Are cuspal cutting arms straight or angled on 22, 27 from incisal view?
angled (DCA angles to follow arch)
3,14 F view
Crown width MD compared to root width MD?
about the same
22,27
M root contour?
depression
22, 27
D root contour?
more depression
What 2 teeth can taper to F?
perm mand PM2 3 cusp type
perm max M1
What are the only 2 teeth longer MD than incisocervically?
dec. max CI
perm mand M1
dec max CI
Which dimension is greater, MD or incisocervical?
MD
18, 31 groove pattern?
+ groove
2, 15 mesial view
How many roots are visible and which ones?
2: MF, Pal
19,30 How many root canals?
usually 3, maybe 4
(M root = 2, D root = 1 or 2)
When do the roots of perm. teeth finish forming?
2.5 years after eruption
3,14 order of root length?
pal > MF >DF
When do hard tissues first form for a baby's teeth?
4 months in utero
24, 25 prox view
D root contour?
more depression
3,14 lingual view
Is L groove inline with a root, and if so, which one?
yes, palatal root
What is the last age for perm. teeth to come in, except 3M?
12
3,14 L view
Does crown taper to L?
No
What tilt direction(s) do all mand. molars have?
L and D
4,13 prox view
M root contour?
depression
4,13 prox view
D root contour
more depression
5,12 L view
Is L cusp longer or shorter than F cusp and by how much?
shorter by 1mm
What is notable about inclination/alignment of 21,28 compared to 20,29 and 19,30, and 18,31 and 17,32?
21,28 is small F inclined whereas all mand teeth posterior are L inclined
T or F?
Girls teeth erupt sooner than boys.
true
What happens to ant. guidance angle if more overjet occurs?
flatter ant. guidance
What happens to ant. guidance angle if more overbite occurs?
steeper ant. guidance
What is average ant. guidance angle?
45-50 degrees (less than average canine guidance)
3,14 what is largest cusp
ML
19,30
What characteristic of the root apex helps distinguish 19,30 from 18,31?
19,30 has blunter root apex
Tuberculum intermedium: where is the extra cusp?
between ML and DL cusps
dec max canine
Where is M contact in relation to D contact?
M contact more cervical than D contact
19,30 M
Which cusps are visible and which is taller and sharper?
ML, MF

ML is taller and sharper
What is the clinical crown?
that which you can see or that not in bone
Is the pulp chamber of 22,27 entirely within crown?
no
What is the anatomical crown?
covered by enamel
19,30 F view
how many cusps are visible?
all 5
3,14 what view reveals all and what is all?
D view
4 cusps and 3 roots
22,27 F view
Does crown bulge past root outline?
No (think straight M profile)
What dec. molar has the narrowest occlusal table?
dec. mand M1
22,27 F view
M outline?
straight
Does dec. mand M1 have a very flat, slanting F surface?
yes
4,13 prox view
Are cusps centered over root?
yes
dec. mand M2 mesial view
Is root broad and compare to M root of dec. mand M1?
broad root but not as broad and M root of dec mand M1
dec max M1
How many cusps?
4 (DL is REALLY small, so 3 can occur)
5,12
Which marginal ridge is more occlusally located?
MMR
T of F?
Enamel rods of dec. teeth always extend occlusally?
true
Alignment 6,11
Mid F
Mid M
What are 3 things about 4,13 compared to military tooth that differ?
4,13 is
1. shorter
2. rounded shoulders
3. wrinkled occlusal surface
22,27 F view
crown:root ratio?
11:16
When does resorption of dec. roots occur?
3 years after completion of formation
19,30 L view
Does root trunk on L seem longer or shorter than on F?
longer
24, 25 F view
what is the shape of M-incisal and D-incisal corners?
very sharp (~90 degrees)
What does the labial ridge of 6,11 follow?
root axis
5,12 F view
M contact
Junction
5,12 F view
D contact
Junction
Where are the 2 cusps of 5,12 in relation to roots from prox view?
centered over roots
What tooth has a mesial marginal groove visible from occlusal view?
5,12
5,12 L view
Is L narrower than F surface, revealing proximal surfaces from L view?
yes
Is tooth angulation determined by the crown or the root?
crown
Where is the occlusal table in 5,12 in relation to roots from occlusal view?
centered over root
How many tri. ridges on 3,14; which cusp has 2?
5 total, ML has 2
Which way (M, D) is labial ridge oriented in mouth for 6,11?
M inclination
Which tooth from F view is "military tooth"?
5,12
3,14
What cusp can have the cusp of carabelli?
ML
What tooth is the middle-aged version of the military tooth?
4,13
23, 26 F view
M outline?
D outline?
both are straight
8,9 F view
M outline
straight
T or F?
The CEJ line on all teeth dips more incisally on M side than D side interproximally?
true
Is the cusp of 6,11 in line with root axis?
yes
24,25 prox view
What is the relationship between incisal edge and root axis?
incisal edge is L to root axis
Do 4,13 have a coronal depression?
no
24,25 Prox view
What is the facial surface profile?
flat
What is the shape of the incisors from proximal view?
triangle
What tooth has a distal twist from incisal view?
23,26
What is tertiary dentin?
laid down in emergency
What tooth is most variable of all?
M3
What is the shape of the max PMs from proximal view?
trapezoid
8,9 M view
Incisal edge location related to root axis?
F to root axis
What teeth are bilaterally symmetrical from incisal view?
24,25
What teeth have the distal pinch?
6,11
Where is the L HoC in 5,12 and 4,13?
middle
Is the pulp chamber found only in the crown?
no
1,16 F view
What are 2 characteristics of the roots?
1. fused/close together
2. distal bend
7,10 L view
Cingulum location?
C
7,10 F view
Is MD distance longer or shorter than MD distance on 8,9?
shorter
What is the shape of mand. PMs from proximal view?
rhomboid (leaning L) (maybe not mand PM1 though, cuz that leans slightly F)
What is secondary dentin?
laid down over a lifetime
24,25 F view
M and D outline?
straight
8,9 Incisal view
Is MD dimension greater or less than FL dimension?
MD > FL
Can 2,15 have a Cusp of Carabelli?
yes but less likely than 3,14
6,11 F view
M contact?
junction
6, 11 F view
D contact?
middle
What is the only perm. tooth with which cusp whose mesial cutting arm is longer than distal cutting arm, resulting in a distally-located cusp?
5,12 F cusp
Is facial/labial ridge of 22,27 more or less pronounced than that of 6,11?
much less pronounced
How much of the crown does the cusp tip of 6,11 occupy?
1/3
8,9 incisal view
Geometric shape?
triangle
Do 22,27 have a distal pinch?
no
T of F?
The incisal edge of 24,25 is perpendicular F/L to a line bisecting the tooth.
true
What is the shape of max molars from proximal view?
trapezoidal
What tooth is longest MD of all?
19,30
What is the most variable anterior tooth?
7,10
T or F?
All teeth have marginal ridges?
true
What cells make dentin?
odontoblasts
Which set of perm canines (mand, max) are slightly smaller FL and MD?
mand
24,25 L view
Cingulum location?
center
Does the cusp tip of 22,27 take up 1/3 of crown like on 6,11?
no
7,10 prox view
Is F surface more or less rounded than F surface of 8,9?
more rounded
18,31
How many cusp tips?
4
7,10 F view
D contact?
middle
What 2 features create the distal pinch on 6,11?
DL fossa and the groove on F formed by labial ridge
Are 23,26 bilaterally symmetrical?
no
7,10 L view
Is MMR or DMR longer?
MMR longer than DMR
What is the MD and FL dimension relationship for perm mand. molars?
MD > FL
24, 25 F view
Incisal edge contour?
straight
What are 3 functions of PMs?
1. shearing/tearing (like 6,11)
2. grinding (like molars)
3. vertical dimension maintenance
8,9 F view
M contact?
incisal
8,9 F view
D contact?
junction
What forces balance out to form the neutral space?
lips and cheeks oppose the tongue
Where is the incisal edge related to root axis on mand. LI from prox. view?
slightly L
What cells destroy dentin?
odontoclasts
What tooth has longest root at 17mm?
6,11
What is the shape of all teeth from FL views?
trapezoidal
7,10 F view
M contact?
junction
22, 27 F view
M contact?
incisal
What is the longest tooth?
6,11
How many roots do all PMs except 5,12 have?
1
How many roots do 5,12 have?
2 (maybe 3)
Which anterior tooth fossa is likely to have pits and groove variation?
7,10
6, 11 incisal view
cusp tip location FL
slightly F
When does 8,9 complete enamel formation?
4-5 years
Max numbers for contralateral teeth add up to what?
17
Do divergent or convergent roots increase stability?
divergent
What is the narrowest of all perm. teeth MD?
24,25
24,25 L view
Which way does root taper?
L
Mand. numbers for contralateral teeth add up to what?
49
What is primary dentin?
initial dentin laid down during tooth development
Which way do the roots of 8,9 lean?
slightly D
What is the shape of mand. molars from proximal view?
rhomboidal
22,27
F view
D contact?
junction
Are MMR/DMR on 7,10 more or less pronounced than those on 8,9?
more pronounced
Which way does the incisal edge of 23, 26 slant?
slants cervically to the distal
If 17,32 have 3 facial cusps, what is notable about them?
there are in a line
Where is F HoC for all teeth?
cervical 1/3
23, 26 L view
Is MMR or DMR longer?
MMR longer than DMR
What is the most stable tooth?
6,11
In which part of the tooth is the pulp chamber usually housed?
crown
How many cusps can 17,32 have?
5
7,10 prox view
Where is the incisal edge related to root axis?
slightly F
In which part of the tooth is the pulp canal located?
root
7,10 F view
Is incisal-cervical distance longer or shorter than 8,9?
shorter
What max molar usually lacks a talon?
1,16
Which way does the root of anterior dec. teeth bend?
labially
Where are developing PMs located compared to dec. molars?
in furcation areas
What is the widest anterior tooth MD?
8,9
Where are developing anterior teeth located compared to dec. anteriors?
just L to the roots
What tooth has the longest crown inciso-cervically?
8,9
What bone contains the glenoid fossa?
temporal bone
Are cementum and dentin continuously made over a life?
yes
4,13 F view
M contact?
junction
4,13 F view
D contact?
junction
4,13 prox view
F HoC location
L HoC location
gingival 1/3
middle 1/3
What is supra-eruption?
eruption past occlusal plane
5,12 L view
Is L cusp M or D located?
Mesial (F cusp is D located)
Is 23,26 larger MD than 24,25?
yes
What tooth has MMR more cervical than DMR?
21,28
When stylus is on pt's mandible, the pt's max L border movement is drawn to which direction?
toward the pt's left (the same as the movement)
When stylus is on pt's maxilla, the pt's max L border movement is drawn to which direction?
toward the pt's right (opposite of the movement)
For a left lateral excursion, which muscle primarily contracts?
right lat. pterygoid
For a right lateral excursion, which muscle primarily contracts?
left lat. pterygoid
What is another term for orbiting condyle?
NW side
What is another term for rotating condyle?
W side
What is the average border distance for R, L, and protrusive movements?
8mm
As you open your mouth, do the horizontal border movements' areas get larger or smaller?
smaller (less horizontal border movement is possible as the mouth opens)
What is the shape of border movements in horizontal plane?
diamond
What is the shape of border movements in coronal plane?
shield
What is the average maximum opening from coronal or sagittal views?
50mm
What is the shape of border movements in sagittal plane?
Posselt's diagram
MICP = CR is what percentage of the population?
5%
What is the shape of the chewing cycle from sagittal view?
figure 8
What type of complex joint is the TMJ and what does each part mean?
ginglymoarthroidal

ginglymoid - hinging
arthroidal - gliding
What side (W, NW) is BM seen?
W side
What side (W, NW) is BA seen?
NW side
Define envelope of motion.
border movements from all 3 planes
What plane is Curve of Spee seen in?
sagittal
What plane is Curve of Wilson seen in?
coronal/frontal
What 2 sets of teeth are the overall least angulated?
1. mand PMs
2. max PMs
All teeth have facial inclination except which 3 pairs?
1. mand PM2
2. mand M1
3. mand M2
Where is MB cusp of max M1 located in Class I relationship?
MF groove of mand M1
Where is MB cusp of max M1 located in Class II relationship?
embrasure mesial to mand M1
Where is MB cusp of max M1 located in Class III relationship?
embrasure distal to mand M1 (or in DF groove)
What defines a crossbite?
max B cusps are supporting and mand L cusps are supporting
What is the shape of the chewing cycle seen in coronal view?
tear shaped to either side
What are the 2 phases of the chewing cycle?
opening phase
closing phase
What are the 2 phases of the closing phase of the chewing cycle?
crushing phase
grinding phase
During the opening phase of chewing, how far does the mandible drop?
16-18mm
During the opening phase of chewing, how far does the mandible move to the side?
5-6mm
What 1 thing mostly defines the crushing phase of the closing phase of chewing?
F cusps of mand teeth are almost directly under the F cusps of max teeth
What 2 things mostly define the grinding phase of the closing phase of chewing?
1. teeth ~3mm apart
2. teeth have returned closer to the midline
Which phase of closing of the chewing cycle has the teeth more laterally?
crushing phase (grinding phase has the teeth returning more medially, toward MICP)
Tall cusps with deep fossa on molars means what kind of chewing stroke is used by that patient?
more of a vertical stroke
Someone with broader, worn molar cusps could have what kind of chewing stoke?
more of a lateral/broader stroke
What do irregular and less repeatable chewing strokes indicate about the dentition and its occlusion?
malocclusion is likely
Is early or late part of chewing cycle a larger area on the border movement in a horizontal view?
early chewing has a larger area on horizontal view of border movement
What are the 2 types of contact during chewing? When do they occur?
1. gliding (during opening and grinding phase, which is the last part of closing phase)
2. single (during MICP)
Which teeth have the greatest biting force?
molars
Which stage(s) of swallowing are voluntary?
Stage 1
Which stage(s) of swallowing are involuntary?
Stage 2
Stage 3
Where is the bolus of food during Stage 1 of swallowing?
on the dorsum of the tongue pressed against the hard palate
Where is the tip of the tongue during Stage 1 of swallowing?
on hard palate just behind max incisors
During Stage 1 of swallowing, what are the positions of the teeth and the lips?
teeth are together
lips are sealed
Where is the bolus of food at the start of Stage 2 of swallowing?
pharynx
The soft palate and epiglottis closing are components of what stage of swallowing?
Stage 2
During swallowing, are the teeth in contact longer than chewing and are the forces much greater than chewing?
YES
What are the 2 types of parafunctional activity associated with time of day?
diurnal
nocturnal
What is a single episode of grinding teeth?
clenching
What are rhythmic contractions of grinding teeth?
bruxism
Thumb sucking usually stops by what age and causes what type of malocclusion when it's not stopped?
4-5 years
Class II caused
What is the first indication of a serious bruxing problem?
flat, worn canines
Does most (80%) of nocturnal bruxism occur duing REM or non-REM sleep?
non-REM sleep
What defines Theoretically Ideal occlusion according to Mohl?
adheres to pre-determined standards
What defines Physiologic occlusion according to Mohl?
not ideal but it works enough not to require treatment
What defines Non-physiologic occlusion according to Mohl?
signs of a problem are evident, but may or may not require treatment
What is another term for enameloplasty or coronoplasty?
occlusal equilibration
What are 3 goals of occlusal equilibration?
1. MICP
2. proper excursive contact
3. stability
What defines therapeutic occlusion according to Mohl?
treating non-physiologic occlusion to make it work
What are the 3 phases of occlusal equilibration?
1. MICP
2. working and non-working lateral excursions have canine guidance only
3. protrusive excursions have ant. guidance only
What is the horizontal reference plane for facebow transfer or condylar inclination?
Frankfort Horizontal Plane
Things visualized in what plane(s) affects grooves and ridges?
horizontal plane
Things visualized in what plane(s) affects cusp steepness?
sagittal and coronal
More BA and/or more BM yield what kind of cusps?
flatter
What does a tight TMJ ligament indicate about the opposite side's condyle?
it's likely against the medial wall
What kind of cusps are seen on a working side with a surtrusive superior wall?
flatter
What is another term for laterotrusive?
working
What is another term for mediotrusive?
non-working
When a pt. with a damaged lat. pterygoid protrudes, which way does the jaw deviate?
toward affected side
What are the 3 adjustments that define a semi-adjustable articulator?
1. condylar inclination
2. ICD
3. Bennett Movement
Does an early ISS yield a greater or lesser area for potential interference?
greater area
In what plane(s) is BM seen?
horizontal and coronal
Is PSS rotational, translational, or both?
rotational only
Is ISS rotational, translational, or both?
rotational and translational
Is BM rotational, translational, or both?
translational only
Are variations in teeth more likely in permanent or deciduous teeth?
permanent
Are variations in teeth more likely in max or mand?
max
Are M3 max or mand more likely to be missing?
max M3
In addition to M3, what other 2 teeth are likely to be missing?
7/10
20/29
Is hyperdontia more likely in men or women?
men
What is an extra tooth distal to molars?
distomolars
What is an extra tooth alongside molars?
paramolar
What term defines an extra tooth but still the same tooth count and only 1 root?
gemination
What term defines an extra too with 1 fewer on the tooth count and with 2 roots?
fusion
Are gemination and fusion more likely in permanent or deciduous teeth?
deciduous
Where does the root bend occur in dilaceration?
at the CEJ
Where does the root bend occur in flexion?
not at the CEJ
Do segmented roots and dwarf roots exist?
yes
What is the main characteristic of taurodontia?
enlarged root chambers, usually extending into roots
Can deciduous teeth have fluorosis?
no, fluoride doesn't pass through placenta in high enough quantities
What characterizes a focal hypoplasia?
a small chalky white spot
With a greater the ICD, what happens to the path pattern on the max. post. teeth?
more mesial
With a greater ICD, what happens to the path pattern on the mand. post. teeth?
more distal
The closer the dentition is to the condyles in an ant/post direction, is the angle between the W and NW grooves more acute or obtuse?
more acute
The closer the dentition is to the midline (farther away from condyles), is the angle between the W and NW grooves more acute or obtuse?
more acute
How does a retrusive rear wall affect the W side groove pattern on the max teeth?
more distal
How does a protrusive rear wall affect the W side groove pattern on the max teeth?
more mesial
How does a retrusive rear wall affect the W side groove pattern on the mand teeth?
more mesial
How does a protrusive rear wall affect the W side groove pattern on the max teeth?
more distal
With a larger BM on W side, do max teeth have a more mesial or distal W groove pattern?
more distal
With a larger BM on W side, do mand teeth have a more mesial or distal W groove pattern?
more mesial
With a larger BM, is the groove pattern on max teeth more mesial or distal?
more distal
With a larger BM, is the groove pattern on mand teeth more mesial or distal?
more mesial
What are the 3 supporting ligaments of the TMJ?
1. collateral ligaments (lateral and medial)
2. capsular ligament
3. temporomandibular ligament
What are the 2 accessory ligaments of the TMJ?
1. sphenomandibular
2. stylomandibular
Where do the lateral and medial collateral ligaments of the TMJ attach?
from lateral and medial borders of disc to poles of condyle
What are the 2 purposes of the lateral and medial collateral ligaments of the TMJ?
1. divide joint into sup and inf cavities
2. allows disc to move with condyles
Do the lateral and medial collateral ligaments have innervation?

vascular supply?
yes, yes
Where does the capsular ligament attach?
from temporal bone and articular eminence to condyle
What is the purpose of the capsular ligament?
resist medial, lateral, and inferior forces that try to separate articular surfaces (helps retain synovial fluid)
What are the 2 parts to the temporomandibular ligament of the TMJ?
1. outer oblique portion (OOP)
2. inner horizontal portion (IHP)
Is the capsular ligament innervated?

If so, with what type of sensation?
yes, proprioception
Where does the OOP of temporomandibular ligament attach?
from articular tubercle and zygomatic process to back of condylar neck
Where does the IHP of temporomandibular ligament attach?
from articular tubercle and zygomatic process to lateral pole of condyle AND POST. PART OF DISC
What is the main function of the temporomandibular ligament?
to protect retrodiscal tissues
What does the OOP primarily do?
limits opening by preventing drooping of condyle
What does the IHP primarily do? (2)
protects lat. pterygoid from overlengthening and limits post. movement of condyle and disc
What does the stylomandibular ligament primarily do?
limits excessive protrusion
What is used for single crowns?
MICP
What is used for small bridges or simple cases?
MICP
What is the most common treatment position at about 90%?
MICP
What is used for complete dentures?
CR
What is used for some removable partial dentures?
CR
What is used for complex fixed prosthodontics?
CR