Steepest cusp is seen in_______________?
Correct answer: A. Maxillary 1st premolar
- A. Maxillary 1st premolar
- B. Maxillary 1st molar
- C. Mandibular 2nd molar
- D. Mandibular 1st molar
Explanation
The maxillary first premolar has relatively steep, sharply defined cusps, especially compared with the flatter cusps of mandibular molars. Its prominent buccal cusp gives it the steepest cusp among the listed teeth.
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