Which of the following statements accurately describe the deciduous maxillary first molar (select all that apply)?
A) This tooth closely resembles the permanent maxillary second premolar.
B) This tooth is the most atypical of all maxillary molars.
C) This tooth is the most typical of all maxillary molars, closely resembling deciduous maxillary second molars.
D) Like all other maxillary molars, this tooth is wider buccolingually than mesiodistally.
E) The crown may have three or four cusps.

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The deciduous maxillary first molar does not resemble any other tooth, deciduous or permanent. For this reason it is considered the most atypical of all molars. If four cusps are present, two are buccal and two are lingual. If three cusps are present, only one is lingual.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describe the Deciduous Maxillary