Steepest cusp is seen in_______________?
Correct answer: D. Maxillary 1st premolar
- A. Mandibular 1st molar
- B. Maxillary 1st molar
- C. Mandibular 2nd molar
- D. Maxillary 1st premolar
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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