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Cusp refers to the ridges on the molars which are used for grinding and chewing food.

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Which cusp of molar tooth is plunger cusp?

disto-palatal


Molars touch cusp to cusp?

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.


What is the name of the fifth cusps on maxillary first molar?

The cusp of Carabelli


What tooth has a single root a large functional Buccal cusp and a smaller nonfunctional lingual cusp?

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.


What is the cusp of Carabelli and what tooth is it located on?

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.


What are the two forms of mandibular second premolar?

The two forms of the mandibular second premolar are the two-cusp type and the three-cusp type. The two-cusp type features a single buccal cusp and a smaller lingual cusp, while the three-cusp type has an additional lingual cusp, resulting in a Y-shaped occlusal pattern. These variations can influence the tooth's function and dental treatments.


Which teeth would you find an oblique ridge?

An oblique ridge is typically found on the maxillary molars, specifically the upper first and second molars. It runs diagonally from the cusp of the mesiolingual cusp to the distobuccal cusp. This anatomical feature helps to strengthen the tooth structure and assist in the process of chewing.


What is the name of the extra cusp on the buccal of the lower first molar?

Fifth cusp or cusp of carabelli


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How do south African burrowing bullfrog hold there prey that is struggling to escape?

They have one sharp cusp on their lower jaw like a tooth that hols it down. They also are remarkably strong.


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