Deciduous dentition

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Question

Which of the following deciduous molars bears the greatest resemblance to a premolar

OPTION 1

• Primary maxillary 1st molar resembles permanent premolars.

• Primary maxillary 2nd molar resembles permanent maxillary 1st molar.

• Primary mandibular 2nd molar resembles permanent mandibular 1st molar.

• Primary mandibular 1st molar does not resemble any of the permanent tooth.

The deciduous tooth which does not have resemblance to any other teeth (deciduous or permanent) is (KERALA-2015)

a) Maxillary first molar b) Mandibular first molar

c) Maxillary 2nd molar d) Mandibular canine

[Wheeler's 8th ed 67 / 9th ed 46, 60]

• Primary maxillary 1st molar resembles permanent premolars.

• Primary maxillary 2nd molar resembles permanent maxillary 1st molar.

• Primary mandibular 2nd molar resembles permanent mandibular 1st molar.

• Primary mandibular 1st molar does not resemble any of the permanent tooth.

The deciduous tooth which does not have resemblance to any other teeth (deciduous or permanent) is (KERALA-2015)

a) Maxillary first molar b) Mandibular first molar

c) Maxillary 2nd molar d) Mandibular canine

[Wheeler's 8th ed 67 / 9th ed 46, 60]