Question 1

The root of the mandibular canine is sometimes bifurcated like the

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A)   Maxillary lateral
B)   Maxillary canine
C)   Mandibular lateral
D)   None of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Mandibular canines usually have a bifurcation in the apical third.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The canine fossa is a depression in the maxillae below the infraorbital foramen. The canine eminence, located on the lingual surface of maxillary canines, separates the mesial and distal lingual fossae.

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A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) None of the above
F) A) and C) B

Question 4

Which statements correctly describe features of canines (select all that apply) ?

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A)   The three facial lobes of the maxillary canine resemble the facial lobes of the incisors.
B)   Maxillary canines frequently have one pulp horn and one root.
C)   Mandibular canines have one pulp horn and can have one or two roots.
D)   The cingulum is equally developed on maxillary and mandibular canines.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Maxillary canines erupt about two years after the mandibular canines. Root formation of maxillary canines is considered complete between 13 and 15 years of age.

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A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The contact areas for the maxillary canine are located in the incisal third.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Maxillary and mandibular canines have the same time sequence for their

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A)   Calcification
B)   Enamel completion
C)   Eruption
D)   Root completionE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

If a lingual ridge is present, there will be two lingual fossae.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

Each of the following is true of the cusp tip EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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A)   When a canine is newly erupted, the cusp tip is shaped like a mamelon.
B)   The maxillary cusp tip is labially inclined.
C)   The mandibular cusp tip is lingually inclined.
D)   Cusps tips can become abraded with wear.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Compared to maxillary canines, mandibular canines have all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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A)   Narrower mesiodistal width
B)   Smoother lingual surface
C)   Flatter cingulum
D)   Wider labiolingual widthE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which anterior teeth are widest mesiodistally?

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A)   Maxillary central incisors
B)   Maxillary canines
C)   Mandibular lateral incisors
D)   Mandibular caninesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Although similar in appearance, maxillary and mandibular canines have numerous different landmarks. Both maxillary and mandibular canines have prominent marginal ridges.

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A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true, the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false, the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

In the illustration below, figure "A" is a

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A)   Maxillary central incisor
B)   Maxillary lateral incisor
C)   Mandibular canine
D)   Maxillary canineE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following accurately describe canines (select all that apply) ?

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A)   They are the most stable teeth in the dentition.
B)   Their location can only accommodate a short root.
C)   The canine eminence is located on the lingual surface coronal to the cingulum.
D)   Canines function as holding and tearing tools.
E)   Their "V" shape at the corner of the mouth helps dissipate occlusal pressure.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The cusp tip of the mandibular canine is located more labially than the cusp tip of the maxillary canine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The canines are especially efficient at pulverizing food because their double-cuspal arrangement provides assistance to the molars.

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A)   Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct.
D)   The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Both maxillary and mandibular canines are more rounded on the distal surface. Their distal contact area is in the incisal third.

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A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Christine has sharp, pointed cusp tips on her maxillary canines. She is 12 years old and has endured some teasing about the "fang-like" appearance of her canines. She asks her dentist if he can change the shape of her canines. The dentist agrees that reducing the cusp tips will result in a positive change in Christine's appearance.
If the maxillary cusp tips are flattened, which teeth will they most resemble?
a. Maxillary central incisors
b. Maxillary lateral incisors
c. Maxillary first premolars
d. Maxillary second premolars

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Maxillary central incisors:
If the maxillary canine cusp tips are flattened, this tooth will most closely resemble a maxillary central incisor because the dimensions and the outline of the canine are closest to those of the central incisors.

Question 19

Which of the following are true of the root of the maxillary canine (select all that apply) ?

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A)   It is usually the longest root in the mouth.
B)   In a cross-sectional view it appears to taper from the lingual toward the labial.
C)   The apical portion often points mesially but seldom distally.
D)   It is very strong and firmly embedded in the maxilla.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Compared to their maxillary counterparts, each of the following descriptions of mandibular canines is accurate EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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A)   Mandibular canines resemble maxillary canines in their wedge-shaped outline.
B)   A mandibular canine crown length is as long as that of a maxillary canine and sometimes longer.
C)   The root of a mandibular canine is often longer than that of a maxillary canine.
D)   The lingual surface of a mandibular canine is smoother than that of a maxillary canine.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 13: Canines

The root of the mandibular canine is sometimes bifurcated like the

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Mandibular canines usually have a bifurcation in the apical third.

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The canine fossa is a depression in the maxillae below the infraorbital foramen. The canine eminence, located on the lingual surface of maxillary canines, separates the mesial and distal lingual fossae.

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Which statements correctly describe features of canines (select all that apply) ?

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Maxillary canines erupt about two years after the mandibular canines. Root formation of maxillary canines is considered complete between 13 and 15 years of age.

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The contact areas for the maxillary canine are located in the incisal third.

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Maxillary and mandibular canines have the same time sequence for their

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If a lingual ridge is present, there will be two lingual fossae.

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Each of the following is true of the cusp tip EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Compared to maxillary canines, mandibular canines have all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Which anterior teeth are widest mesiodistally?

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Although similar in appearance, maxillary and mandibular canines have numerous different landmarks. Both maxillary and mandibular canines have prominent marginal ridges.

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In the illustration below, figure "A" is a

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Which of the following accurately describe canines (select all that apply) ?

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The cusp tip of the mandibular canine is located more labially than the cusp tip of the maxillary canine.

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The canines are especially efficient at pulverizing food because their double-cuspal arrangement provides assistance to the molars.

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Both maxillary and mandibular canines are more rounded on the distal surface. Their distal contact area is in the incisal third.

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Maxillary central incisors: If the maxillary canine cusp tips are flattened, this tooth will most closely resemble a maxillary central incisor because the dimensions and the outline of the canine are closest to those of the central incisors.

Which of the following are true of the root of the maxillary canine (select all that apply) ?

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Compared to their maxillary counterparts, each of the following descriptions of mandibular canines is accurate EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Exam 13: Canines

The root of the mandibular canine is sometimes bifurcated like the

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Mandibular canines usually have a bifurcation in the apical third.

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The canine fossa is a depression in the maxillae below the infraorbital foramen. The canine eminence, located on the lingual surface of maxillary canines, separates the mesial and distal lingual fossae.

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Which statements correctly describe features of canines (select all that apply) ?

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Maxillary canines erupt about two years after the mandibular canines. Root formation of maxillary canines is considered complete between 13 and 15 years of age.

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The contact areas for the maxillary canine are located in the incisal third.

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Maxillary and mandibular canines have the same time sequence for their

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If a lingual ridge is present, there will be two lingual fossae.

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Each of the following is true of the cusp tip EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Compared to maxillary canines, mandibular canines have all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Which anterior teeth are widest mesiodistally?

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Although similar in appearance, maxillary and mandibular canines have numerous different landmarks. Both maxillary and mandibular canines have prominent marginal ridges.

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In the illustration below, figure "A" is a

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Which of the following accurately describe canines (select all that apply) ?

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The cusp tip of the mandibular canine is located more labially than the cusp tip of the maxillary canine.

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The canines are especially efficient at pulverizing food because their double-cuspal arrangement provides assistance to the molars.

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Both maxillary and mandibular canines are more rounded on the distal surface. Their distal contact area is in the incisal third.

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Correct AnswerverifiedMaxillary central incisors: If the maxillary canine cusp tips are flattened, this tooth will most closely resemble a maxillary central incisor because the dimensions and the outline of the canine are closest to those of the central incisors.

Which of the following are true of the root of the maxillary canine (select all that apply) ?

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Compared to their maxillary counterparts, each of the following descriptions of mandibular canines is accurate EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Maxillary central incisors: If the maxillary canine cusp tips are flattened, this tooth will most closely resemble a maxillary central incisor because the dimensions and the outline of the canine are closest to those of the central incisors.

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