In the mandibular arch, in which tooth maximum lingual inclination is present_______________?
Correct answer: A. 1st premolar
- A. 1st premolar
- B. 3rd molar
- C. Lateral incisors
- D. Canine
Explanation
The mandibular first premolar has a strongly lingually inclined crown, reflected by its small, nonfunctional lingual cusp and steep lingual slope. This makes it the classic answer for maximum lingual inclination in the mandibular arch.
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