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107- canines
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09/21/2015

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Term
What is another name for the canines?
Definition
cuspids
Term
how many cusps do the canines have?
Definition
1
Term
Why are the canines considered the cornerstone? (2)
Definition
long root
prominent canine eminence visible in alveolar bone
Term
which teeth in the anterior dentition have the longest roots?
Definition
canines
Term
How many developmental lobes do the canines have?
Definition
4
Term
How much longer are the roots of the canines than the crown?
Definition
1 1/2
Term
What variation is common in the roots of canines?
Definition
root concavities
Term
What is the shape of a canine from the La or Li view?
Definition
pentagon
Term
What is the shape of a canine from the M or D view?
Definition
triangle
Term
Are the canines wider M-D or Li-La
Definition
La-Li
Term
Are the canines wider La-li than the incisors?
Definition
yes
Term
How many cusp tips do the canines have on their incisal edge?
Definition
1
Term
How many cusp slopes do the canines have?
Definition
2`
Term
Is the M or D cusp slope shorter?
Definition
M
Term
Which cusp slopes of the Mx and mnd canines occlude?
Definition
Maxillary mesial cusp slope occludes with mandibular distal cusp slope
Term
is the cingulum of a canine larger or smaller than the incisors?
Definition
larger
Term
Is the crown of the canine narrower on the Labial or Lingual?
Definition
narrower on Lingual
Term
Which direction does the crown of a canine taper?
Definition
lingually
Term
What is the structure on the Lingual of a canine that extends vertically from the cusp tip to cingulum
Definition
lingual ridge
Term
Which of the 3 labial developmental lobes for the canine is more developed?
Definition
Middle labial developmental lobe
Term
What structure on the labial face of a canine is NOT found on any other tooth in the dentition?
Definition
labial ridge
Term
how many fossae are found on the lingual side of a canine?
Definition
2
Term
Are the lingual fossae more prominent in the maxillary or mandibular canines?
Definition
Maxillary
Term
what are the canines important teeth for? (4)
Definition
1. tearing food
2. maintaining vertical dimension
3. guiding vertical dimension
4. guiding jaw during occlusal movement and lateral deviation
Term
What about the canines makes them the most stable teeth in the dentition? (2)
Definition
1. longest root
2. proximal root concavities increase periodontal anchor
Term
Why is the canine less prone to caries?
Definition
crown form promotes self cleaning
Term
Is attrition common or rare in the canines?
Definition
common
Term
What teeth numbers are the maxillary canines?
Definition
6 and 11
Term
What is unique about the eruption of the maxillary canines?
Definition
last maxillary succedaneous teeth to erupt
Term
What age do the maxillary canines erupt?
Definition
11-12
Term
is the cingulum of the Mx canine more or less pronounced than the central incisor?
Definition
more
Term
Is the outline of the mx canine symmetric or asymmetrical from the incisal view?
Definition
asymmetrical
Term
Does the D or M of the mx canine appear "thinner" giving the appearance of stretching to meet the 1st premolar?
Definition
D thinner
Term
What portion of the crown do the cusp ridge and tip of the max canine occupy?
Definition
incisal 3rd
Term
What other tooth in the dentition does the M half of the max canine resemble?
Definition
incisor
Term
What other tooth in the dentition does the D half of the max canine resemble?
Definition
premolar
Term
Is the M or D outline straighter for the max canine?
Definition
M straighter than D
Term
Is the M or D cusp slope shorter for the Max canine?
Definition
Mesial shorter
Term
What about the D outline of the max canine helps differentiate the R from L canine?
Definition
D outline has a depression between the Distal contact and the CEJ
Term
Is the cingulum for the Mx canine centered of off-center?
Definition
centered
Term
is the max canine central lingual ridge more or less pronounced than the mandibular canine?
Definition
Max more pronounced
Term
is the CEJ curvature greater on the M or D of the max canine
Definition
Mesial
Term
For the max canine, is the M or D fossae deeper (more pronounced)?
Definition
Distal
Term
How many pulp canals and pulp horns are found on the max canine?
Definition
1 and 1
Term
Is the Max canine wider La-Li or M-D
Definition
La-Li
Term
Which tooth has the longest root in the maxillary dentition?
Definition
max canine
Term
What are 2 clinical considerations for the canines? How are these corrected?
Definition
1. May erupt labial or lingual if arch space limited
2. may be impacted (un-erupted or partially erupted)

requires surgical or orthodontic intervention
Term
From which direction is it easier to access the proximal spaces of max canines? Why?
Definition
lingual because of convergence of proximal surfaces
Term
What are the tooth numbers for the mandibular canines?
Definition
22 and 27
Term
When do the mandibular canines erupt?
Definition
9-10
Term
What portion of the crown is occupied by the cusp ridge and tip for the mandibular canine?
Definition
incisal 4th
Term
How does the size of the Mandibular canine compare with the maxillary canine?
Definition
narrower La-Li and M-D
Term
Is the cusp of the mandibular canine more or less developed than the max?
Definition
Less- not as sharp
Term
Is the lingual anatomy of the mandibular canine more of less pronounced than the max?
Definition
less
Term
For the mandibular canine, which direction does the cusp tip incline towards?
Definition
lingual
Term
Is the lingual surface of the mandibular canine smoother or more pronounced than the maxillary?
Definition
smoother (less developed cingulum and marginal ridges)
Term
Which direction is the root of the mandibular canine inclined?
Definition
Mesially
Term
Which root surfaces of the Mandibular canine typically have root depressions?
Definition
M & D
Term
Is the root apex of the maxillary or mandibular canine more pointed?
Definition
Mandibular
Term
How many pulp horns and canals does the mandibular canine have?
Definition
1 pulp horn, 1 pulp canal but can have 2 pulp canals
Term
If the mandibular canine has 2 pulp canals, which direction are they placed?
Definition
La-Li (on either side of the root depression)
Term
Is the mesial line on the mandibular canine curved or straight from the contact to the CEJ?
Definition
straight
Term
For the mand canine, is the M or D cusp slope shorter?
Definition
M cusp slope shorter
Term
Are there imbrication lines on the lingual surface of the mand canine?
Definition
no
Term
Are there imbrication lines on the lingual surface of any anterior tooth?
Definition
no
Term
How many marginal ridges and lingual fossae do the mand canines have on the lingual surface?
Definition
2 and 2
Term
Is the cingulum of the mand canine more or less developed than the max canine?
Definition
less developed
Term
Is the cingulum of the mand canine more or less centered than the maxillary?
Definition
Less centered (Distal to long axis)
Term
Which direction does the cusp tip of the mand canine incline?
Definition
lingual
Term
Is the CEJ curvature of the mand canine more pronounced on the M or D?
Definition
M
Term
Does the mand canine look more or less symmetrical from the incisal view than the maxillary?
Definition
less symmetrical
Term
How can you distinguish the left and right mand canines? (3)
Definition
1. M cusp slope shorter than D
2. CEJ on M deeper
3. Cingulum not centered (more Distal)
Term
What are two developmental disturbances for the mand canine?
Definition
1. dilacerations of root
2. Accessory root-bifurcation
Term
What is dilacerations?
Definition
distorted angulation of the root (curved)
Term
If the Mesial side of a canine is straight, is it a mand or max?
Definition
mandibular
Term
If the Mesial side of a canine is curved, is it a mand or max?
Definition
maxillary
Term
If a mand canine has bifurcation, which third of the root is it usually found?
Definition
apical third
Term
If there is root bifurcation of the mand canine, which orientation do the roots face?
Definition
La-Li
Term
Does the max or mand canine have more prominent lingual anatomy?
Definition
max
Term
What are two ways to distinguish the max from mand canine?
Definition
1. max canine has more prominent lingual anatomy
2. M & D depressions on mand canine give double rooted appearance.
Term
When do the roots of the permanent maxillary canines mature?
Definition
13-15
Term
Is the M cusp slope of the mand canine longer or shorter than the max canine?
Definition
shorter
Term
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Definition
labial ridge
Term
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Definition
cusp slope
Term
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Definition
Cusp tip
Term
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Definition
cingulum
Term
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Definition
lingual fossae
Term
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Definition
lingual ridge
Term
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Definition
marginal ridges
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