The occlusal surface shape of a 3 cusped mandibular second premolar_________________?
Correct answer: C. Square
- A. Oval
- B. Elliptical
- C. Square
- D. Tetrahedral
Explanation
The three-cusp mandibular second premolar has a broad, nearly square occlusal outline because its two lingual cusps give the lingual half substantial width. The two-cusp type is more commonly oval or rounded.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Tooth Morphology
120 free Tooth Morphology MCQs from Oral Anatomy, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
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.
More Tooth Morphology questions
Tritubercular cusps are_______________?
Which cusp is poorly developed in a permanent maxillary second molar_____________?
In the triangle formed by the projection of the orifices of the canals of a maxillary molar, the_________________?
Mesial slope of buccal cusp is longer than distal slope in_________________?
Mandibular second premolar 3- cusp type id developed from_______________?
Rounded protuberances on the incisal edges of newly erupted permanent incisors are____________?