Cusp of Carabelli is a small extra (5th) cusp on the Maxillary (upper) 1st molar. It is found on the mesiopalatal cusp. It is hereditory and is affected by multiple genes. Generally also found more commonly in europeans.
The cusp of Carabelli
The cusp of Carabelli
Fifth cusp or cusp of carabelli
helps in mastication action...
Five (when Carabelli cusp is present)
Evolution. Just more proof that evolution is just playing around. It serves no purpose.
disto-palatal
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.
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.
Carl Carabelli's birth name is Carl Hugo Carabelli Jr..
The tooth you are describing is the maxillary first premolar. It typically has a single root, with a prominent buccal cusp that is used for chewing, while the lingual cusp is smaller and often considered nonfunctional. This specific morphology helps in the effective grinding of food during mastication.
Romina Carabelli is 5' 6".