Using occlusal morphology as guide , the Mandibular third molar is most similar to______________?
Correct answer: C. Mandibular permanent second molar
- A. Maxillary permanent first molar
- B. Mandibular permanent first molar
- C. Mandibular permanent second molar
- D. Mandibular decidous second molar
Explanation
The mandibular third molar most closely resembles the mandibular second molar in its occlusal pattern, although the third molar is more variable in size, cusp number, and root form. It does not consistently reproduce the more regular first-molar pattern.
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