A maxillary right canine may be distinguished from a maxillary left canine because ____________?
Correct answer: B. The distal half of canine shows more convexity than the mesical half
- A. The root curves to mesial in the apical 1/3rd
- B. The distal half of canine shows more convexity than the mesical half
- C. Facially the cusp tip is placed distal to Bisecting line
- D. Lingually the cervical line slopes mesiallyOral & Dental Care
Explanation
In a maxillary canine, the distal outline is generally more convex than the mesial outline, helping identify the side of the tooth. The cusp tip is usually slightly distal to the tooth's long-axis bisector, but the outline comparison is the better stated discriminator here.
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