Premolar Anatomy And Functions! Trivia Quiz

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1.

The function of premolars are to pierce, tear, and ________.
2.

Maxillary first premolars are __________ (larger/smaller) than maxillary second premolars.
3.

Mandibular first premolars are ________(larger/smaller) than mandibular second premolars.
4.

The shape of the buccal view of premolars is called __________.
5.

Checkmark all of the general features that associate with premolars:
- A.
  
  3 roots
- B.
  
  2 roots
- C.
  
  1 root
- D.
  
  Shorter crown than anteriors
- E.
  
  Vertical buccal ridge
- F.
  
  Root concavities
- G.
  
  Cusp of Carabelli
6.

Maxillary premolars can penetrate sinuses.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Maxillary second premolars always have one root.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Maxillary premolars are centered over the root(s).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

In maxillary first premolars, the buccal cusp is ________ higher/level/shorter in comparison to the lingual cusp.
10.

Which surface of the maxillary first premolars contains a root concavity & a more rounded crown outline?
- A.
  
  Distal
- B.
  
  Mesial
- C.
  
  Buccal
- D.
  
  Lingual
11.

In maxillary second premolars and mandibular premolars, the lingual cusp is smaller than the buccal cusp.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

The big buccal cusps of mandibular premolars can be mistaken for a ______________.
13.

The mandibular first premolar has the shorter root.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Mandibular first premolars have a CEJ that's more occlusal on the ______ surface.
- A.
  
  Mesial
- B.
  
  Distal
- C.
  
  Lingual
- D.
  
  Buccal
15.

Mandibular second premolars are also known as bicuspids.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

The lingual cusp(s) of mandibular second premolars are ________ than the buccal.
- A.
  
  Larger
- B.
  
  Wider
- C.
  
  Smaller
- D.
  
  Sharper
17.

In a 3 cusp type mandibular second premolar, the ML cusp is ______ than the DL cusp.
- A.
  
  Shorter & rounder
- B.
  
  Sharper & shorter
- C.
  
  Wider & shorter
- D.
  
  Wider & longer
18.

3rd most commonly missing teeth.
- A.
  
  #13 & #29
- B.
  
  #20 & #29
- C.
  
  #28 & #12
- D.
  
  #12 & #5