Distobuccal cusp of 27 falls into ______________?

Correct answer: A. Embrasure of 37 & 38

  • A. Embrasure of 37 & 38
  • B. Embrasure of 36 & 37
  • C. Mesial pit of 37
  • D. Immediately incisal to cingulam

Explanation

The maxillary second molar is positioned about half a cusp mesial to the mandibular second molar, so its distobuccal cusp falls in the embrasure between mandibular second and third molars, 37 and 38.

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