MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

TEETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following adult teeth is nonsuccedaneous?
A
Maxillary left second premolar
B
Maxillary right canine
C
Mandibular left second molar
D
Mandibular right lateral incisor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Second molars, 12 years. Third molars, 17 years. The permanent incisors, canines, and premolars are called succedaneous teeth because they replace (succeed) the primary teeth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The only permanent teeth which are not succedaneous are the molars.

Detailed explanation-3: -Second Molars – The mandibular second molars(tooth T, K) morphologically resemble the first mandibular molar of the permanent teeth. Its buccal surface is divided into the mesiobuccal, distobuccal, and distal cusps.

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