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| What is another name for the canines? |
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| how many cusps do the canines have? |
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| Why are the canines considered the cornerstone? (2) |
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long root
prominent canine eminence visible in alveolar bone |
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| which teeth in the anterior dentition have the longest roots? |
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| How many developmental lobes do the canines have? |
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| How much longer are the roots of the canines than the crown? |
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| What variation is common in the roots of canines? |
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| What is the shape of a canine from the La or Li view? |
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| What is the shape of a canine from the M or D view? |
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| Are the canines wider M-D or Li-La |
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| Are the canines wider La-li than the incisors? |
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| How many cusp tips do the canines have on their incisal edge? |
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| How many cusp slopes do the canines have? |
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| Is the M or D cusp slope shorter? |
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| Which cusp slopes of the Mx and mnd canines occlude? |
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| Maxillary mesial cusp slope occludes with mandibular distal cusp slope |
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| is the cingulum of a canine larger or smaller than the incisors? |
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| Is the crown of the canine narrower on the Labial or Lingual? |
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| Which direction does the crown of a canine taper? |
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| What is the structure on the Lingual of a canine that extends vertically from the cusp tip to cingulum |
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| Which of the 3 labial developmental lobes for the canine is more developed? |
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| Middle labial developmental lobe |
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| What structure on the labial face of a canine is NOT found on any other tooth in the dentition? |
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| how many fossae are found on the lingual side of a canine? |
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| Are the lingual fossae more prominent in the maxillary or mandibular canines? |
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| what are the canines important teeth for? (4) |
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1. tearing food
2. maintaining vertical dimension
3. guiding vertical dimension
4. guiding jaw during occlusal movement and lateral deviation |
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| What about the canines makes them the most stable teeth in the dentition? (2) |
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1. longest root
2. proximal root concavities increase periodontal anchor |
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| Why is the canine less prone to caries? |
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| crown form promotes self cleaning |
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| Is attrition common or rare in the canines? |
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| What teeth numbers are the maxillary canines? |
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| What is unique about the eruption of the maxillary canines? |
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| last maxillary succedaneous teeth to erupt |
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| What age do the maxillary canines erupt? |
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| is the cingulum of the Mx canine more or less pronounced than the central incisor? |
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| Is the outline of the mx canine symmetric or asymmetrical from the incisal view? |
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| Does the D or M of the mx canine appear "thinner" giving the appearance of stretching to meet the 1st premolar? |
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| What portion of the crown do the cusp ridge and tip of the max canine occupy? |
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| What other tooth in the dentition does the M half of the max canine resemble? |
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| What other tooth in the dentition does the D half of the max canine resemble? |
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| Is the M or D outline straighter for the max canine? |
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| Is the M or D cusp slope shorter for the Max canine? |
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| What about the D outline of the max canine helps differentiate the R from L canine? |
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| D outline has a depression between the Distal contact and the CEJ |
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| Is the cingulum for the Mx canine centered of off-center? |
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| is the max canine central lingual ridge more or less pronounced than the mandibular canine? |
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| is the CEJ curvature greater on the M or D of the max canine |
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| For the max canine, is the M or D fossae deeper (more pronounced)? |
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| How many pulp canals and pulp horns are found on the max canine? |
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| Is the Max canine wider La-Li or M-D |
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| Which tooth has the longest root in the maxillary dentition? |
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| What are 2 clinical considerations for the canines? How are these corrected? |
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1. May erupt labial or lingual if arch space limited
2. may be impacted (un-erupted or partially erupted)
requires surgical or orthodontic intervention |
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| From which direction is it easier to access the proximal spaces of max canines? Why? |
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| lingual because of convergence of proximal surfaces |
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| What are the tooth numbers for the mandibular canines? |
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| When do the mandibular canines erupt? |
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| What portion of the crown is occupied by the cusp ridge and tip for the mandibular canine? |
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| How does the size of the Mandibular canine compare with the maxillary canine? |
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| Is the cusp of the mandibular canine more or less developed than the max? |
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| Is the lingual anatomy of the mandibular canine more of less pronounced than the max? |
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| For the mandibular canine, which direction does the cusp tip incline towards? |
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| Is the lingual surface of the mandibular canine smoother or more pronounced than the maxillary? |
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| smoother (less developed cingulum and marginal ridges) |
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| Which direction is the root of the mandibular canine inclined? |
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| Which root surfaces of the Mandibular canine typically have root depressions? |
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| Is the root apex of the maxillary or mandibular canine more pointed? |
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| How many pulp horns and canals does the mandibular canine have? |
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| 1 pulp horn, 1 pulp canal but can have 2 pulp canals |
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| If the mandibular canine has 2 pulp canals, which direction are they placed? |
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| La-Li (on either side of the root depression) |
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| Is the mesial line on the mandibular canine curved or straight from the contact to the CEJ? |
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| For the mand canine, is the M or D cusp slope shorter? |
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| Are there imbrication lines on the lingual surface of the mand canine? |
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| Are there imbrication lines on the lingual surface of any anterior tooth? |
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| How many marginal ridges and lingual fossae do the mand canines have on the lingual surface? |
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| Is the cingulum of the mand canine more or less developed than the max canine? |
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| Is the cingulum of the mand canine more or less centered than the maxillary? |
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| Less centered (Distal to long axis) |
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| Which direction does the cusp tip of the mand canine incline? |
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| Is the CEJ curvature of the mand canine more pronounced on the M or D? |
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| Does the mand canine look more or less symmetrical from the incisal view than the maxillary? |
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| How can you distinguish the left and right mand canines? (3) |
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1. M cusp slope shorter than D
2. CEJ on M deeper
3. Cingulum not centered (more Distal) |
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| What are two developmental disturbances for the mand canine? |
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1. dilacerations of root
2. Accessory root-bifurcation |
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| distorted angulation of the root (curved) |
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| If the Mesial side of a canine is straight, is it a mand or max? |
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| If the Mesial side of a canine is curved, is it a mand or max? |
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| If a mand canine has bifurcation, which third of the root is it usually found? |
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| If there is root bifurcation of the mand canine, which orientation do the roots face? |
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| Does the max or mand canine have more prominent lingual anatomy? |
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| What are two ways to distinguish the max from mand canine? |
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1. max canine has more prominent lingual anatomy
2. M & D depressions on mand canine give double rooted appearance. |
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| When do the roots of the permanent maxillary canines mature? |
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| Is the M cusp slope of the mand canine longer or shorter than the max canine? |
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