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Dental Anatomy & Occlusion — NEET MDS

Detailed tooth morphology, pulp anatomy, occlusion

📚 5 Topics📝 ~6 Questions in ExamDay 24🎯 Priority #16
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1. Detailed Tooth Morphology & IdentificationMUST DO
~25min

Max canine = longest tooth. Mand central incisor = smallest. Max 1st molar = largest. Cusp of Carabelli = mesiopalatal of upper molars. Oblique ridge = unique to upper molars.

2. Pulp Chamber & Root Canal AnatomyMUST DO
~25min

Max 1st molar = 3 roots (MB, DB, Palatal), MB2 in 90%+. Mand 1st molar = 2 roots (M, D), 3-4 canals. C-shaped canal = Mand 2nd molar. Most variable = Max 2nd premolar.

3. Occlusion Principles & ArticulatorsHIGH
~20min

Curve of Spee = anteroposterior. Curve of Wilson = mediolateral. Bennett angle = lateral condylar guidance. Semi-adjustable articulator = most commonly used. Facebow = transfers hinge axis.

4. Enamel & Dentin MicrostructureHIGH
~20min

Enamel = 96% inorganic (hydroxyapatite). Dentin = 70% inorganic. Dentinal tubules = S-shaped. Smear layer = grinding debris (removed by EDTA). Neonatal line = birth stress marker.

5. Development of Face, Palate & TeethHIGH
~20min

5 facial prominences. Cleft lip = failure of maxillary + medial nasal fusion. Dental lamina → Bud → Cap → Bell stages. Hertwig's root sheath = root formation.

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