Greater crown bulk distal to the faciolingual bisecting plane of a tooth is most typical of the mandibular_______________?
Correct answer: B. Canine
- A. Central incisor
- B. Canine
- C. Lateral incisor
- D. Second premolar (AIPG - 97, Man-95)
Explanation
The mandibular canine commonly has greater crown bulk distal to the faciolingual bisecting plane because its cusp tip is positioned slightly mesially and the distal portion is fuller. This asymmetry helps identify the distal surface.
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