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182. Which of the followingteeth is MOST likelyto

have a distal coronal concavity that can pose
special problems in matrix placement?

187.

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As the mouth is opened widely, the-articular

disk moves in what direction in relation to the
articular eminence?

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A
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C.
D.

A
8.
C.
D.
E.

Maxillaryfirst premolar
Mandibular first premolar
Maxillaryfirst molar
Mandibular first molar

188. The dentist instructs the patient, who has a

severed left lateral pterygoid muscle, to open
wide. The patient's mandible will move in
which direction?

183. The spacing between anterior teeth in a

5-year-old child is MOST frequently caused by
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C.
D.
E.

the presence of an excessive maxillary

anterior frenum.
the pressure from succedaneous teeth.
thumb-sucking.
tongue thrusting.
the growth of the dental arches.

A
8.
C.
D.

184. In a cervical cross section, which premolar(s)

sometimes exhibit a root outline and a pulp
chamber floor outline that are both kidneyshaped?

A
8.

A
8.
C.
D.
E.

To the left
To the right
In a straight protrusive direction
In a retrusive direction

189. During a working movement of the mandible,

the facial cusp ridges of the maxillary first
premolar on the working side oppose 'wnich
of the following mandibular structures?

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Laterally
Anteriorly
Posteriorly
Medially
Superiorly

Maxillary first
Mandibular first
Maxillary second
Mandibular second
All premolars

C.
D.

The facial embrasure between the

canine and the first premolar
The distal cusp ridge of the first
premolar and the mesial cusp ridge of
the second premolar
The distal cusp ridge of the second
premolar and the mesial cusp ridge of
the first molar
The mesiofacial groove of the first
molar.

----185. On the crowns of maxillary canines, which'

lobe includes the cusp tip?
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A
8.
C.
D.
E.

190. Which of the following BEST describes the

Curve of Spee?

Mesiolingual
Distofacial
Mesiofacial
Lingual
Middlefacial

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186. In protrusive movement, the mandibular

canines in a Class II occlusal relationship
articulate with which of the followingmaxillary
teeth?
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A
8.
C.
D.

C.

D.

Canines only
Lateral incisors only
Canines and lateral incisors
Canines and first premolars

E.

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The spherical configuration of the

composite arrangement of the occlusal
surfaces and incisal edges of the teeth
of both dental arches
The facial-lingual curvature resulting
from the facial cusps being the longest
in the mandibular arch, and the lingual
cusps being the longest in the maxillary
arch
The anterior-posterior curvature of the
occlusal surfaces of the teeth, as seen
in a facial view
The inclination of the teeth in relation to
the verticallongaxis ofthe body
The composite arrangement, of the
facia! crown surface heights of contour
of all the teeth in any quadrant

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