Cusp of carbelli is present on ________ surface of the permanent maxillary molar ?
Correct answer: C. Mesial half of the palatal surface
- A. Mesial surface
- B. Palatal surface
- C. Mesial half of the palatal surface
- D. Buccal surface
Explanation
The cusp of Carabelli is an accessory elevation on the mesial portion of the palatal surface of a permanent maxillary molar, most commonly the first molar. Thus, the most precise option is the mesial half of the palatal surface.
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