Each of the following statements correctly describes maxillary molars EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A) Roots become shorter as the maxillary molar is more posterior.
B) Second molar roots are closer together than first molars.
C) Third molar roots are usually smaller than first or second molars.
D) First molar roots show the most variation in root form of all three molars.

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First molar roots show the least variation in root form.Although there is variability among the three roots of maxillary molars,there are several characteristics that occur frequently.The most predictable is that the roots of maxillary molars become shorter as the maxillary molar is more posterior.Hence,the maxillary first molar has the longest roots and the third molar,the shortest.Also progressing distally,the roots become smaller,more varied in shape,and less divided.The third molar often has fused roots.

Each of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Maxillary Molars EXCEPT