The lingual cusp of the maxillary first premolar is longer than the facial cusp.This tooth often has two roots,one mesial and one distal.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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The lingual cusp of the maxillary first premolar is shorter than the facial cusp.While it is true that this tooth often has two roots,they are the buccal and lingual roots.For comparison,mandibular molars have a mesial and distal root.

The Lingual Cusp of the Maxillary First Premolar Is Longer