Mesial slope of buccal cusp is longer than distal slope in_________________?
Correct answer: D. Maxillary 1st premolar
- A. Maxillary 2nd premolar
- B. Maxillary canine
- C. Mandibular canine
- D. Maxillary 1st premolar
Explanation
In the maxillary first premolar, the mesial slope of the buccal cusp is longer than the distal slope, producing an asymmetrical buccal cusp. This relationship helps distinguish it from several canine cusp patterns.
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