Question 1

The mesial marginal ridge of the maxillary canine is more developed than the distal marginal ridge.

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Each of the following incorrectly describes the canine eminence EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Large cingulum
B)   Projection of bone
C)   Sharp cusp tip
D)   Prominent labial ridge

Question 5

Although the labiolingual and mesiodistal widths of the maxillary canine are about equal, the crown is usually wider mesiodistally. Viewed from the incisal aspect, the cusp tip of the maxillary canine is labial and mesial to the center of the crown.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

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

Question 7

From the labial aspect the mesial surface of the mandibular canine is more convex than the distal surface because the mesial outline is more straight.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

A basic difference between canines and incisors is that canines develop from four developmental lobes whereas incisors develop from three. The canines are the most stable teeth in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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.
Why wouldn't the dentist automatically adjust the mandibular canines?
a. They are not generally visible during speech and smiling.
b. They are positioned lingual to the maxillary canines.
c. The cusp tips will be worn down naturally.
d. Healthy enamel should not be unnecessarily removed.
e. All of the above are valid reasons for not adjusting the mandibular canines.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

In the illustration below, Figure "B" is a

Accepted Answer

A)   Maxillary central incisor
B)   Maxillary lateral incisor
C)   Mandibular canine
D)   Maxillary canine

Exam 13: Canines

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

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The mesial marginal ridge of the maxillary canine is more developed than the distal marginal ridge.

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Although the labiolingual and mesiodistal widths of the maxillary canine are about equal, the crown is usually wider mesiodistally. Viewed from the incisal aspect, the cusp tip of the maxillary canine is labial and mesial to the center of the crown.

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A basic difference between canines and incisors is that canines develop from four developmental lobes whereas incisors develop from three. The canines are the most stable teeth in the mouth.

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Each of the following incorrectly describes the canine eminence EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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

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In the illustration below, Figure "B" is a

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From the labial aspect the mesial surface of the mandibular canine is more convex than the distal surface because the mesial outline is more straight.

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

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Exam 13: Canines

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

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The mesial marginal ridge of the maxillary canine is more developed than the distal marginal ridge.

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Although the labiolingual and mesiodistal widths of the maxillary canine are about equal, the crown is usually wider mesiodistally. Viewed from the incisal aspect, the cusp tip of the maxillary canine is labial and mesial to the center of the crown.

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A basic difference between canines and incisors is that canines develop from four developmental lobes whereas incisors develop from three. The canines are the most stable teeth in the mouth.

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Each of the following incorrectly describes the canine eminence EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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

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In the illustration below, Figure "B" is a

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From the labial aspect the mesial surface of the mandibular canine is more convex than the distal surface because the mesial outline is more straight.

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

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