Most maxillary first premolars are considered bifurcated because they have a root that is divided into:
A)two roots, buccal and lingual.
B)two roots, mesial and distal.
C)three roots, two mesial and one distal.
D)three roots, two buccal and one lingual.

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The maxillary first premolar has a bifurcated root.The root is divided into two roots-buccal and lingual.Some first premolars have roots that are joined together,or fused.These roots are shorter and resemble the roots of the molars.
Most maxillary first premolars have a root that is divided into two roots-one buccal and one lingual.
Trifurcated teeth have three roots.The mandibular molar has two mesial and one distal root.
Trifurcated teeth have three roots.The maxillary first molar has two buccal and one lingual root.

Most Maxillary First Premolars Are Considered Bifurcated Because They Have