DENTAL ANATOMY AND OCCLUSION NATIONAL BOARD REVIEW epee Select the one best answer SC tn an ideal intercuspal relation, the lingual cusp of the maxillary second premolar contacts the >a, distal fossa of the mandibular second premolar. 767 mesial marginal ridge of the mandibular first molar, | 0 . distal marginal ridge of the mandibular second molar. 4. distal marginal ridge of the mandibular first premolar. 2. Which of the following incisors has its mesial and distal contact areas at the same incisocervical level? Manillary central 7 Madibular central ‘, Maxillary lateral 4. Mandibular lateral 3. Which of the following represents the tissue formed in response to stimuli produced by carious penetration of a tooth? a. Predentin . Primary dentin (& Secondary dentin 4. Interglobular dentin 2K Tn contrast to maxillary canine crowns, mandibular canine crowns have which of the following anatomically? a, Greater measurements, mesiodistally ‘Greater measurements, faciolingually CZ. More accentuated marginal ridges d. Well-defined lingual pits Less-pronounced cingula5. Illustrated below is a frontal border tracing of a patient with a canine-guided occlusion. Which letter on the diagram defines the only point where posterior tooth contact occurs? > A < vaB> as! 6. The cross-sectional view a midroot illustrated below is MOST probably that of a, mandibular canine. mhaxillary first premolar. { mandibular first premolar. 4, lingual root of a maxillary molar. e. distal root of a mandibular first molar. 7. In an ideal intercuspal relation, the tip of the mesiofacial cusp of the maxillary second molar opposes which of the following? (Facial groove of the mandibular second molar . Distofacial developmental groove of the first molar ¢. Embrasure between the mandibular first and second molars d. Embrasure between the mandibular second and third molars e. Central fossa )& Which premolar has a facial cusp with a triangular ridge so uniquely prominent as to frequently separate its mesial pit from its distal pit? Maxillary first — Sb. Mandibular first c. Maxillary second 4. Mandibular second9, The arrows on the illustration bellow represent the path taken by the opposing contacting cusps, The mandibular movement indicated is a. protrusive, . right lateral; working side, «. left lateral; working side, } right lateral; non-working side. 4 (& /eft laterel; non-working side. 10. Which of the following represents the normal eruption age (years) of the maxillary lateral incisors? a 45 years b,_6-7 years Ce? 8-9 years d. 10-11 years 11. The drawing below illustrates the occlusal view of which premolar? /o Moxillary first “>. Mandibular first ©. Maxillary second . Mandibular second 120 Which of the following illustrates the occlusal view of a primary maxillary right first molar? i al b. 2 P i @13. The drawing below illustrates a cross section at the cementoenamel junction. This section y is typical of which of the following teeth? ) Ze Maxillary first premolar , Manditbular second premolar Maxillary molar ‘d. Mandibular molar 14, Which incisor is MOST frequently markedly concave on the lingual surface? a. Maxillary central », Mandibular central ZE Maxillary lateral ‘d. Mandibular lateral 15. On which of the following teeth does the occlusal anatomy often require the placement of separate MO and DO restorations? VEUG a 16. Which of the following illustrations represents the mesial view of a mandibular right lateral incisor?17. Which of the following teeth in the permanent dentition normally have bifurcations? a. Mandibular canines b. Mandibular second premolars ¢. Maxillary molars and maxillary first premolars {Mandibular molars and maxillary first premolars e. Maxillary first and second molars 18. The midroot cross-sectional diagram below illustrates the root of which maxillary molar? ‘View from the occlusal fight first %, Left first ¢. Right third d. Left third @ From the facial view, the maxillary first molar has its lingual root apex in line with which of the following? ’ —Sa. Facial groove b. Distofacial line angle j ¢. Distofacial cusp tip 4 |. Mesiofacial cusp tip Mesiodistal diameter midpoint 20. Ona maxillary molar, which of the following ridges is formed by the union of the distal cusp ridge of the mesiolingual cusp and the triangular ridge of the distofacial cusp? a. Cuspal b. Central c. Marginal AA) Oblique i Cé. Transverse 21. Which premolar MOST likely possesses a crescent-shaped central developmental groove? a, Maxillary first b, Mandibular first oy ¢, Maxillary second a ‘Mandibular secondy 22. Mesiolingual grooves can be found on which of the following permanent teeth? Maxillary canines Mi . Mandibular first premolars é © Maxitary first molars 4. Mandibular second molars 23. The smudge mark labeled a, b, c represents which of the following contacts? 7. Working side é “b. Non-working side | |°% ©. Protrusive d. Lateral protrusive 24. Protrusive movement is produced primarily because of contracture of which of the following muscles? a. Masseter b. Mylohyoid c. Temporalis 4, Medial pterygoid _2& In which of the following teeth is the mesial portion MOST distinctly separated from the remainder of the occlusal table by a transverse ridge? a. Primary maxillary first molar ——b__Primary mandibular first molar Cofiinay mandibular second molar fandibular second premolar €. Mandibular first molar 26. In the comparison of the rhomboidal and heart-shape crown outlines of maxillary molars, the crown portion that differs MOST in contour and size is the a. mesiofacial. b. distofacial ¢. mesiolingual. (s7istlingsal27. Which of the following is the first suc (4) Maxillary central incisor 2%. Mandibular central incisor ©. Maxillary lateral incisor 4d. Mandibular first molar 28. On the occlusal surface of a maxillary first molar, the total number of pits is normally the same as found on the occlusal surface of which premolar? a. Maxillary first a b. Mandibular first ' “7 Maxillary second EE type mandibular second Se. Y-type mandibular second 29. In protrusive movement, the mandibular canines in a Class II occlusal relationship articulate with which of the following maxillary teeth? a, Canines only 76,)Lateral incisors only Lines and lateral incisors 4. Canines and first premolars 30. During a working movement of the mandible, the facial cusp ridges of the maxillary first premolar on the working side oppose which of the following mandibular structures? The facial embrasure between the canine and the first premolar /,) The distal cusp ridge of the first premolar and mesial cusp ridge of the second C premolar ( o c. The distal cusp ridge of the second premolar and the mesial cusp ridge of the first 1" molar \ d. The mesiofacial groove of the first molar. 31. Which of the following normally describes the pulp cavity in a mesiodistal section of a maxillary canine? a It exhibits 2 pulp homs. (WG It I s widest at its incisal limit, +x. Its pointed at its inicisal limit. d,, It is widest at the midroot level oo is generally wider than in a faciolingual section.33. 34. 36. ‘The occlusal surface of the primary mandibular second molar closely resembles the occlusal surface of which of the following mandibular teeth? a, The permanent second molar (i operant frat mol ‘. The second premolar d. The primary first molar From the facial aspect, the crown of a primary canine normally has an incisal outline that exhibits a. 2mamelons b. no slopes, because it is straight. ¢. mesioincisal and distoincisal slopes of equal length. d_ notching due to labial developmental depressions oP mesioincisal slope that is longer than the distoincisal slope. Which of the following is the correct sequence of dental tissues from SOFTEST to HARDEST? a, Dentin, cementum, enamel ‘Cementum, dentin, enamel . Dentin, enamel, cementum d. Cementum, enamel, dentin ‘The crown of which premolar is wider faciolingually than mesiodistally, and has two cusps that are approximately equal in height? a. Maxillary first b, Mandibular first “Maxillary second ~@. Mandibular second In the intercuspal position, the lingual cusp of a mandibular first premolar usually occludes _p/ with the mesial marginal ridge of the maxillary second premolar and the distal marginal ridge of the first premolar. b. in the lingual embrasure between maxillary canine and first premolar. | 1 \ C / c. with the lingual surface of the maxillary first premolar. \\yM 4, in the lingual embrasure between maxillary premolars ft ‘with no maxillary tooth.37. 38. 39. 40, 4 Through which of the following grooves of the mandibular first molar does the maxillary mesiolingual cusp pass in a lateral excursive movement on the working side? Facial s /b Lingual Te Oy © Central d. Distofacial Ifa maxillary first molar has a fourth pulp canal, it is located in which of the following roots? (4 Mesiofacial Distofacial . Palatal d. Fourth On the crown of the maxillary canine, the height of contour is normally located in the cervical third of which of the following surfaces? a. Labial b. Lingual CO Both labial and lingual 4, Neither labial nor lingual When compared to the maxillary central incisor, the maxillary canine normally exhibits which of the following? a. Shorter root b. Wider crown mesiodistally hhicker crown labiolingually ‘Longer crown incisogingivally €. Shorter crown and shorter root length ‘Which of the following teeth have proximal contact areas at approximately the same levels cervicoincisally, or cervico-occlusally, on the mesial and the distal? a, Maxillary central incisors narrower mesiodistally. . more symmetrical. d. having a smoother lingual surface. 65. Which of the following characteristics of a mandibular first molar distinguishes this tooth from a mandibular second molar? a, Number of roots b. Number of lingual cusps c. Presence of a lingual groove 4. Position of the lingual cusps LE ‘Number of developmental grooves 66. When compared with the incisal embrasure between the maxillary central and lateral incisors, the incisal embrasure between the maxillary central incisors is a, larger. Co>omaller. "the same size 4d. determined by the position of the epithelial attachment. e. determined by the height of curvature of the cervical line.67. From the facial view, which premolar has a mesial cusp ridge longer than its distal cusp ridge? (4 Maxillary first CR Maxillary second ¢. Mandibular first 4, Mandibular second ‘38 Which of the following characteristics is common to maxillary first and second premolars? 22. The lingual cusp tip is offset to the mesial. (b/ The lingual cusp tip is offset to the distal 2 The facial and lingual cusps are equal in size and prominence. # The mesial root concavity extends across the cervical line onto the cervical third of the ‘crown, ©. The lingual height of contour in the cervical third of the crown. 69. The lingual aspect of a mandibular first molar present with a. alingual groove extending onto the lingual surface and ending in the cervical third of the crown. 7>/ Af a large mesiolingual cusp and much smaller distolingual cusp. fs lingual surface of each cusp possessing a slightly convex shape in the occlusal thicd. ( three lingual cusps. two lingual grooves. 70. The transseptal group of periodontal fibers travel from one root to an adjacent root surface. ‘This pathway occurs via the facial aspect of the alveolus, a. Both statements are TRUE. b_ Both statements are FALSE (57 The first statement is TRUE, the second is FALSE. “a. The first statement is FALSE, the second is TRUE. 71. When the mandible moves to the right side, which of the following represents the excursive tooth contacts which could occur on the right molars? a, Non-working side contacts iY Working side contacts . Lateral contacts set Ny ss d. Occlusion 7 Ue ra i 1S72, TB. 74. 7. 16. Which of the following represents the eighth tooth from the midline in each mandibular quadrant at age 26? a, Second molar with incomplete root b. Second molar with complete root ¢, Third molar with incomplete root Third molar with complete root . Not erupted ‘Which of the following grooves on a mandibular first premolar originates in an occlusal pit and extends onto a proximal surface? (3¢ Mesiolingual developmental b. Distolingual developmental c. Mesial marginal d. Linguogingival In an ideal intercuspal relation, the mesiolingual cusps of maxillary molars occlude with which of the following anatomic structures of mandibular molars? a, Mesial fossae b, Distal fossae ec Aentral fossae @ Mesial marginal ridges. When compared to a maxillary first molar, the crown of a second molar normally exhibits a larger distofacial cusp shorter ditolingual groove. greater mesiodistal crown width. {greater occlusocervical crown width. ade Which of the following teeth usually has the steepest cusp inclines? Aa Maxillary first premolar (>. Maxillary first molar . Mandibular second premolar 4d. Mandibular first molar e, Mandibular second molar71. 28. 79, 80. Which of the following teeth normally exhibits five major cusps? Primary mandibular first molar Primary maxillary second molar Maxillary first molar Mandibular first molar ‘Mandibular second molar ‘The primary mandibular first molar normally exhibits which of the following? ‘An oblique ridge ‘A facial pit ‘Three roots A distal groove CP distal triangular fossa aeee Which of the following BEST characterizes a mandibular second molar? /a,Ashibits four cusps (6. Exhibits a DF groove ¢. Exhibits a distal cusp d. Exhibits one fused root €. Similar to the five-cusp variety mandibular third molar ‘Assuming occlusion and alignment are normal, the arrow in the illustration bellow represents the path taken by a | Ne b Ll { 4. Maxillary lingual and mandibular lingual ve f \ A / RIV Which of the following occurs in a right lateral movement? (2 the right condyle primarily rotates. 6. The right condyled moves down the eminentia. _# The facial cusps of the mandibular left side pass under the maxillary left facial cusps. ZAG The facial cusps of the mandibular right side pass under the maxillary right lingual cusps. Which of the following are the principal muscles fibers that retrude the mandible? a. Superficial masseter b. Posterior belly of the digastric _& Posterior fibers of the temporal “4. Posterior fibers of the internal pterygoid /92. When a patient moves from maximum intereuspal position to place the anterior teeth into an edge-to-edge relationship, the condyles of the mandible have moved a. backward. b. forward. ¢. downward -Ziforward and downward. e. backward and downward. 93. Which of the following teeth have long axes positioned with their root apices facial and their crowns lingual? a, Maxillary incisors 46 Mandibular incisors ‘. Maxillary premolars d. Maxillary molars = Mandibular molars 94. Which of the following jaw positions is determined almost exclusively by the behavior of the musculature? 7 Postural . Intercuspal ©. Retruded contact d. Protruded contact 95. Which of the following ligaments has an outer oblique portion which limits the extent of jaw ‘opening and initiates translation of the condyle down the articular eminence? a. Capsular b. Collateral ¢, Stylomandibular A, Nemporomandibutar 96. Which of the following is characteristic of primary maxillary canines? a. Crown height b. 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