Tooth Morphology

Questions	Answers
While the labiolingual root axes of permanent mandibular incisors remains ________ to alveolar process, the ___________ are not in straight line.	Parallel; incisal edges
The “corners of the mouth” are the	Canine
The cusp of the canine develops from the	Middle lobe
The longest human teeth are the	Maxillary canine
Canines are considered to be the most stable teeth of all the permanent teeth	Due to the increased labiolingual thickness of crown and root; Anchorage in the alveolar process; Self cleansing morphology
The bony ridge above the root of the canine in the maxilla is the	Canine eminence
The mesial and distal half of canine closely resembles	Incisors and premolar respectively
The teeth that has well developed cingulum is the	Permanent maxillary canine
In permanent dentition the teeth that has greatest labiolingual/ labiopalatal thickness is the	Permanent mandibular canine
The developmental depression in root of canine, if found is on the	Proximal surface