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Chapter 17 Molars

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The molars have the largest/smallest occlusal surface.   Largest  
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How many roots do the mandibular molars have?   Two roots  
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How many roots do the maxillary molars have?   Three roots  
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What are some basic functions of the molars?   Largest and strongest teeth; grind or crush food; support tissues of the cheek and facial muscles; involved with aesthetics & speech.  
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How many lingual cusps are present on the mand. molars?   2  
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How many buccal cusps are present on the max. molars?   2  
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When does the max. first molar erupt?   6-7 years  
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When does the root complete on the max. first molar?   9-10 years  
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How many lobes are present on the max. first molar?   4-5 lobes  
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How many cusps are present on the max. first molar?   4-5 cusps 2 B;2L- 1L being afunctional  
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What is the largest crown in the dentition?   Max. First Molar  
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Where is the buccal height of contour?   cervical 1/3  
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Where is the lingual height of contour?   middle 1/3  
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What root is the longest on the max. first molar?   Lingual root  
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The smallest, non functional cusp, that is not always present on the max. first molar?   Cusp of Carabelli  
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How many pulp horns are on the max. first molar?   One for each major cusp.  
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How many pulp canals are present in the max. first molar?   Three- one for each of the three roots.  
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Why might the DB cusp of the max. first molar have increased supragingival tooth deposits?   Because it is opposite the parotid salivary gland  
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When does the max. second molar erupt?   12-13 years  
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When does the root complete on the max. second molar?   14-16 years  
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How many lobes are present on the max. second molar?   4 lobes  
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How many cusps are present on the max. second molar?   4 cusps. 2 buccal; 2 lingual  
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What is the largest root on the max. second molar?   Lingual.  
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How many roots are present on the max. second molar?   2 buccal; 1 lingual.  
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Where is the height of contour for the buccal?   cervical 1/3  
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Where is the height of contour for the lingual?   middle 1/3  
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How many pulp canals does the max. second molar have?   3 main pulp canals- one/root  
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How many pulp horns are present on the max. second molar?   Four pulp horns. MB, DB, ML, DL  
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What are the possible crown outlines?   Rhomboidal and heart shape  
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When does the max. third molar erupt?   17-21 years  
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When does the root complete on the max. third molar?   18-25 years  
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How many lobes are present on the max. third molar?   4 lobes=4 cusps  
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Where is the height of contour on max. third molar?   buccal- cervical 1/3 lingual-middle 1/3  
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How many pulp canals CAN be present on the max. third molar?   three if there is three roots; 4 if there is 4 roots; 1 if the roots are fused.  
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Clinical considerations of the max. molars?   Possible penetration into the maxillary sinus; deep lingual pits; Mulberry Molars; Concrescence; Anodontia; microdontia; dentigerous cysts on impacted third molars  
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When does the mand. first molar erupt?   6-7 years  
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When does the root complete on the mand. first molar erupt?   9-10 years  
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How many lobes are present on the mand. first molar?   5 lobes=5 cusps  
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What cusps are present on the mand. first molar?   3 buccal; 2 lingual  
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How many pulp canals are present in the mand. first molar mesial root?   two.  
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Where is the height of contour on the buccal side of the mand. first molar?   cervical 1/3  
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Where is the height of contour on the lingual side of the mand. first molar?   middle 1/3  
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How many pulp canals and horns are present on the mand. first molar?   3 pulp canals; 5 pulp horns  
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How many functional cusps are present on the mand. first molar?   5 cusps.  
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When does the mand. second molar erupt?   11-12 years  
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When does the root complete on the mand. second molar?   14-15 years  
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How many lobes and cusps are present on the mand. second molar?   4 lobes and 4 cusps.  
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How many buccal and lingual cusps are present on the mand. second molar?   2 buccal and 2 lingual  
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How many root canals are in the distal root of the mand. second molar?   1 root canal  
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How many root canals are in the mesial root of the mand. second molar?   2 root canals  
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Where is the height of contour on the buccal side of the mand. second molar?   cervical 1/3  
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Where is the height of contour on the lingual side of the mand. second molar?   middle 1/3  
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What are mulberry molars?   developmental disturbance resulting from congenital syphilis; enamel nodules on occlusal surface.  
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Multiple roots give molars a decreased/increased periodontal disease   increased  
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Why are molars lost to periodontal disease more than single rooted teeth?   because of the presence of furcations  
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Long root trunks are more found more on the first molar or second?   Second Molar  
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Molar furcations are too narrow for access by instruments resulting in?   Prognosis to see if periodontally involved.  
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When does the mand. third molar erupt?   17-21 years  
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When does the mand. third molar roots complete?   18-25 years  
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How many lobes and cusps are present on the mand. third molar?   4 lobes and 4 cusps.  
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What is the occlusal surface of the mand. third molar?   Wrinkles with an oval outline  
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Where is the height of contour on the buccal side of the mand. third molar?   Cervical 1/3  
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Where is the height of contour on the lingual side of the mand. third molar?   Middle 1/3  
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Enamel Pearl   Deposits of enamel to the level on the CEJ and extend into the root furcations areas- commonly found on the 2nd molars.  
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Removal of enamel pearl   Cannot be removed with instruments, must be ground away to restore the normal contour of the tooth.  
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