What is the cusp of Carabelli?

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What is the cusp of Carabelli?

This item tests your knowledge of an extra cusp found on a tooth, specifically the cusp of Carabelli on the maxillary first molar. It is an additional cusp that appears on the lingual side of the mesiolingual cusp, often described as a fifth cusp of the maxillary first molar. Its presence is variable and it is generally nonfunctional in occlusion, meaning it doesn’t play a major role in biting or grinding. This feature is not located on a canine, not a groove on an incisor, and not a ridge on a molar.

This item tests your knowledge of an extra cusp found on a tooth, specifically the cusp of Carabelli on the maxillary first molar. It is an additional cusp that appears on the lingual side of the mesiolingual cusp, often described as a fifth cusp of the maxillary first molar. Its presence is variable and it is generally nonfunctional in occlusion, meaning it doesn’t play a major role in biting or grinding. This feature is not located on a canine, not a groove on an incisor, and not a ridge on a molar.

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