Which Molars Have Five (Major and Minor)cusps

Question

Which molars have five (major and minor)cusps?
A) Maxillary first and second
B) Maxillary first and mandibular first
C) Mandibular first and second
D) Maxillary third and mandibular third

Accepted Answer

The maxillary first and mandibular first molars have five cusps.This count includes major as well as minor cusps.The fifth cusp of the maxillary first molar is located on the mesiolingual cusp and is called the cusp of Carabelli.The fifth cusp of the mandibular first molar is the distal cusp.