The Maxillary Second Premolar Differs from the Maxillary First Premolar

question 20

Multiple Choice

The maxillary second premolar differs from the maxillary first premolar in that the:

• A)distobuccal cusp slope is shorter than the mesiobuccal cusp slope on the second premolar.
• B)cusps of the maxillary first premolar are not as sharp as the maxillary second premolar.
• C)lingual cusp is larger and almost the same height as the buccal cusp on the maxillary second premolar.
• D)second premolar is wider mesiodistally than buccolingually.

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