Human Dentition - Permanent Maxillary Teeth Quiz

Test your knowledge of human dentition with this quiz focusing on permanent maxillary teeth. Explore anatomy and function!

#1

Which of the following is not a permanent maxillary tooth?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
Primary Molar
#2

What is the total number of permanent maxillary teeth in an adult human?

16
20
24
32
#3

What is the function of the incisors in the maxillary dentition?

Cutting and shearing food
Grasping and tearing food
Chewing and grinding food
Holding and stabilizing food
#4

What is the function of molars in the maxillary dentition?

Chewing and grinding food
Biting and tearing food
Holding and stabilizing food
Cutting and shearing food
#5

Which permanent maxillary tooth is often referred to as the 'eye tooth'?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
First Premolar
#6

Which permanent maxillary tooth typically has the longest root?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
First Molar
#7

Which permanent maxillary tooth usually has two roots?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
First Premolar
#8

What is the function of premolars in the maxillary dentition?

Chewing and grinding food
Tearing food
Holding and stabilizing food
Breaking down food particles
#9

Which permanent maxillary tooth is typically the smallest in size?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
Second Molar
#10

Which permanent maxillary tooth is the last to erupt in the oral cavity?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
Second Molar
#11

Which permanent maxillary tooth usually has three cusps?

First Premolar
Second Premolar
First Molar
Second Molar
#12

Which permanent maxillary tooth typically has two cusps?

First Premolar
Second Premolar
First Molar
Second Molar
#13

Which permanent maxillary tooth typically has three roots?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
First Molar
#14

Which permanent maxillary tooth often has a bifurcated root?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
First Premolar
#15

Which permanent maxillary tooth typically has the largest crown?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
First Molar
#16

Which permanent maxillary tooth typically has the longest root canal?

Central Incisor
Lateral Incisor
Canine
First Premolar

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