The shortest root on a maxillary first molar is_____________?
Correct answer: B. Disto - buccal
- A. Mesio- buccal
- B. Disto - buccal
- C. Lingual
- D. All are of equal length
Explanation
The distobuccal root of the maxillary first molar is usually the shortest, while the palatal root is generally the longest. This root-length pattern helps distinguish the three-rooted maxillary molar.
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