Cusps
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A cusp is an elevation or mound on the crown portion of a tooth making up a divisional part of the occlusal surface.
Teeth with cusps are canines, premolars and molars.
- Canines: Also known as Cuspid as it posses single cusp.
- Premolars: Also known as Bi-Cuspids as it posses two cusps. They are buccal and lingual cusps.
- Molars: Molars usually posses 3-5 cups depends on the tooth. They are Mesio-buccal, Disto-buccal, Mesio-lingual, Disto-Lingual, Distal.
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