In which of the following a nonfunctional cusp is present________________?
Correct answer: A. Maxillary 1st molar
- A. Maxillary 1st molar
- B. Maxillary 2ndmolar
- C. Mandibular 1st molar
- D. Mandibular 2nd molar
Explanation
The maxillary first molar may have a fifth, nonfunctional cusp called the cusp of Carabelli on the palatal side of the mesiopalatal cusp. The other listed molars do not characteristically have this accessory cusp.
Last updated
Practise Tooth Morphology
120 free Tooth Morphology MCQs from Oral Anatomy, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Oral Anatomy questions like this
Oral Anatomy is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.
Related questions
A distinguishing characteristic of a maxillary first premolar that identifies it as right or left is the________________?
A maxillary right canine may be distinguished from a maxillary left canine because ____________?
A pronounced developmental groove is usually present on the mesial marginal ridge of a permanent________________?
All embrasure spaces are reflection of the______________?
Among the difference between teeth in the decidous and the permanent dentition is that_____________?