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Tooth Morphology

 September 18, 2013 |  admin |  Lecture series, Faculty Development Program Series
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Oblique ridge may be seen in 
Deciduous maxillary first molar; Deciduous mandibular
first molar; Deciduous maxillary second molar
Disto-occlusal groove is a feature of the deciduous 
Maxillary first molar
The crown of deciduous maxillary second molar as
compared to the deciduous maxillary first molar is
Larger
As compared with the deciduous maxillary first molar,
the distopalatal cusp of deciduous maxillary second molar is
Well developed. It is opposite in the permanent
dentition.
Lingual developmental groove is not commonly observed in
deciduous 
Maxillary first molar
Usually in the deciduous mandibular first molar, the
mesiobuccal and distobuccal cusp are separated by a
Developmental depression
The sudden appearance of spaces between anterior teeth
in children of 4 to 5 years of age is due to
Growth of jaws
The interproximal space between healthy teeth is
Triangular in shape. It is filled by a triangular shaped
marginal gingiva called as interdental papilla.
From incisal aspect the incisal ridge of an anterior
tooth is _________ over to the root.
Centered
Labial developmental grooves are often a feature of
Permanent maxillary central incisor