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If a 4th root canal is present in a maxillary 1st molar, it will likely be located in which of the following roots?



1) Mesiolingual

2) Mesiobuccal

3) Distolingual

4) Distofacial


Dental Anatomy Answer: 2

Well over 50% of maxillary 1st molars have two canals in the mesiobuccal root. Some authors cite the number as high as 90%.

There are usually 3 roots and 4 canals in a maxillary 1st molar.
The fourth canal, the mesiolingual canal, is also referred to as: the accessory mesiobuccal canal, mesiocentric, mesiopalatal canal or MB2. 
It is usually tough to find MB2 through clinical inspection and it is not obvious on a radiograph. A dentist should expect it is present before beginning a root canal on the first maxillary molar.

The first teeth to erupt in the dental arches of the human being are the, primary

1. mandibular cuspids

2. maxillary central incisors.

3. mandibular central incisors

4. maxillary first molars

Dental Anatomy Answer: 3


The first teeth to erupt in the dental arches of the human being are the, primary mandibular central incisors

Which of the following permanent maxillary molar teeth normally has four root canals?
1. First molar
2. Second molar
3. Third molar
4. None of theabove
Dental Anatomy Answer: 1

permanent maxillary First molar teeth normally has four root canals

During eruption of permanent teeth, alveolar bone is

1. deposited only

2. resorbed only

3. resorbed and deposited intermittently

4. neither resorbed nor deposited


Dental Anatomy Answer: 3


During eruption of permanent teeth, alveolar bone is resorbed and deposited intermittently

The largest and longest root canal of the maxillary second molar is the
1. lingual
2. mesiobuccal
3. distobuccal
4. distal
Dental Anatomy Answer: 1

The largest and longest root canal of the maxillary second molar is the lingual

The smallest and most inaccessible root canal-in the maxillary second molar is the
1. faciolingual
2. mesiobuccal
3. lingual
4. distobuccal
Dental Anatomy Answer: 4

The smallest and most inaccessible root canal-in the maxillary second molar is the distobuccal


When extracting a primary maxillary incisor in which the root has been partially resorbed because of pres sure from its developing succe daneous tooth, which aspect of the remaining primary root will usually be longest and attached most securely to the gingiva?

1. Facial

2. Mesial

3. Lingual

4. Distal


Dental Anatomy Answer: 1

In the case of primary teeth, the roots are often resorbed as the permanent teeth develop. The facial aspect of the root tends to be the last area to undergo resorption due to its position and the way the succedaneous tooth exerts pressure. The facial root surface is generally more stable and remains attached to the gingiva longer than the other aspects, making it the longest and most securely attached during extraction.

The average overall length of the permanent maxillary central incisor is
1. 14.5mm
2. 18.0 mm
3. 22.5 mm
4. 30 mm
Dental Anatomy Answer: 3

The average overall length of the permanent maxillary central incisor is 22.5 mm

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