Question 512 · LDEK · Structure and physiology of dental tissues
Choose correct statements regarding the dens evaginatus:
1) it is also known as cuspid or tuberculate tooth;
2) it is characterized by the presence of accessory cusp on the central ridge or lingual surface of buccal cusp
3) it is predominantly observed in lower permanent premolars and molars;
4) cusp consists exclusively of enamel and dentin;
5) it always requires treatment, due to occlusion disruption and malocclusion.
The correct answer is:
2) it is characterized by the presence of accessory cusp on the central ridge or lingual surface of buccal cusp
3) it is predominantly observed in lower permanent premolars and molars;
4) cusp consists exclusively of enamel and dentin;
5) it always requires treatment, due to occlusion disruption and malocclusion.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,2,5.
- C. 2,3,4.
- D. 2,4,5.
- E. 3,4,5.
Hint
Think of Leong's premolar and what usually lies inside the extra cusp, which determines the risk when it fractures.
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