Question 1

The cusp tip of the maxillary canine is formed by the junction of four ridges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mandibular canine roots have proximal root grooves,but maxillary canines do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 4

Mandibular canines usually have a bifurcation in the apical third.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 7

In the illustration below,Figure "B" is a

Accepted Answer

A)  maxillary central incisor 
B)  maxillary lateral incisor 
C)  mandibular canine 
D)  maxillary canine 
A)  maxillary central incisor 
B)  maxillary lateral incisor 
C)  mandibular canine 
D)  maxillary canine

Question 8

The canines' stability can be attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Root length 
B)  Large cingulum 
C)  Canine eminence 
D)  Location in the dentition 
A)  Root length 
B)  Large cingulum 
C)  Canine eminence 
D)  Location in the dentition

Exam 13: Canines

The cusp tip of the maxillary canine is formed by the junction of four ridges.

Mandibular canine roots have proximal root grooves,but maxillary canines do not.

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

Mandibular canines usually have a bifurcation in the apical third.

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.

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

In the illustration below,Figure "B" is a

The canines' stability can be attributed to all of the following factors EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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