The root of the maxillary lateral incisor is:
A)the same width as the root of the maxillary central incisor.
B)longer than the root of a central incisor.
C)a bifurcated root.
D)the same size as the root of the mandibular lateral incisor.

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The maxillary lateral incisors are smaller than the central incisors in all dimensions except root length.The root of the maxillary lateral incisor may curve slightly to the distal.This feature will be helpful when mounting dental radiographs.
The maxillary central incisor is larger than the maxillary lateral incisor in all dimensions except the length of the root.
The maxillary lateral incisor has a single,relatively smooth root.
The mandibular incisors are the smallest teeth in the permanent dentition.

The Root of the Maxillary Lateral Incisor Is