Dental Assistant Practice Exam

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Which teeth are referred to as Bicuspids?

Teeth #1, 2, 3
Teeth #14, 15, 16
Teeth #4, 5, 12
Teeth #20, 21, 28

The correct answer is: Teeth #4, 5, 12

Bicuspids, also known as premolars, are the teeth located between the canine and molar teeth. They typically have two cusps or points on their biting surface, which differentiates them from other types of teeth. In the universal numbering system used by dental professionals, the premolars are specifically numbered as follows: upper premolars are teeth number 4 and 5, while their counterparts in the lower jaw are numbered as teeth 20 and 21. In this context, the answer refers correctly to teeth that are classified as bicuspids based on their positioning in the mouth and their structure. Therefore, identifying teeth #4 and #5 as bicuspids aligns with standard dental terminology and classification.