1. When holding any extracted permanent maxillary and mandibular molar from the same mouth, which trait (if any) can be used to distinguish a maxillary molar from a mandibular molar? A. The occlusal outline of a maxillary molar is wider mesiodistally, than faciolingually, B. Maxillary molars tip considerably toward the lingual relative to the long axis of the root. C. Maxillary molars have more divergent roots (roots are more spread out) toward the apex. D. Maxillary molars have three roots. E. None of these traits can correctly be used to distinguish maxillary molars from mandibular molars.

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