Oral Anatomy – MCQs

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1.Which of the following terms is synonymous with desmodont?

2.Why do the maxillary facial and mandibular lingual cusps need adequate occlusal length and horizontal overlap?

3.The distobuccal cusp of tooth 27 occludes into which area?

4.When a permanent first molar is extracted or lost, in which direction does the permanent second molar typically shift?

5.In an ideal occlusion, the buccal cusps of the maxillary teeth make contact with which anatomical features?

6.In a normal bite with centric occlusion, where are the contact points typically found between opposing teeth?

7.What does the term 'over jet' refer to in dental terminology?

8.In which age group is group function occlusion most frequently observed?

9.During occlusion, what type of contact occurs between the teeth?

10.Which type of cusps create the facial occlusal line in the maxillary dental arch?

11.Which curve connects the buccal and lingual cusp tips of the mandibular posterior teeth?

12.During occlusion, how do the teeth typically come into contact with each other?

13.At which position do the upper and lower teeth have the greatest occlusal surface contact?

14.Where do the incisal edges and incisal thirds of the facial surfaces of mandibular incisors and canines typically contact the lingual surfaces of maxillary incisors and canines?

15.Which tooth plays the most crucial role in establishing proper occlusion?

16.During intercuspal occlusion, which area does the lingual cusp of the maxillary second premolar make contact with?

17.During centric occlusion, the tip of the maxillary canine's cusp aligns with which area on the mandibular teeth?

18.What is the condition called when a molar lacks an opposing tooth and moves out of its normal position?

19.In a normal bite, the mesiobuccal cusp of the permanent maxillary first molar fits into which groove or surface of the permanent mandibular first molar?

20.Which maxillary teeth typically have only one opposing tooth in the lower jaw?

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