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Molars have projections that come off of them called cusps. The projections that are closer to the cheek on a top molar should contact no tooth structure, while the inside cusps should go between the cusps of the bottom tooth to rest in this pocket. The bottom tooth's cusps are just the opposite: the inside cusp touches no tooth structure while the cusps closer to the cheek go in between the cusps of the top tooth. When molars touch cusp to cusp, this causes strain on the mouth, along with the TMJ. This can lead to more severe problems in the future.
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What is the cusp of the tooth?
The cusp of a tooth is the pointed or rounded projection on the biting surface of the tooth. It helps in the process of chewing and grinding food. The number and shape of cusps on teeth can vary depending on the type of tooth.
What is the difference between maxillary molar and mandibular molar?
The maxillary bone is the upper jaw whereas the mandible is the lower jaw. So the maxillary molar must refer to the molar on the upper jaw and the mandibular molar is the molar on the lower jaw.
What is the name of the extra cusp on the buccal of the lower first molar?
Fifth cusp or cusp of carabelli
What are the three aortic valve cusps called?
Left cusp Right cusp Posterior cusp
Which cusp of molar tooth is plunger cusp?
disto-palatal
When was Cusp - novel - created?
Cusp - novel - was created in 2005.
What is the name of the fifth cusp on a maxillary first molar?
The cusp of Carabelli
What is the name of the fifth cusps on maxillary first molar?
The cusp of Carabelli
How many ridges does a cusp have?
A cusp typically has between three to five ridges. These ridges help the cusp to efficiently grind and chew food.
Do your molars grow back?
Adult molars do not grow back. Infant molars are replaced by adult molars, so in a sense, infant molars do grow back.
If your birthday is September twenty first are you on a cusp?
Yes you are a Virgo on the cusp of Libra.
When is Taurus and Gemini cusp?
The cusp between Taurus and Gemini is on May 21st.
