Root Morphology

Tooth TypeNumber of RootsRoot Morphology
Maxillary Central Incisors1Straight and tapered
Maxillary Lateral Incisors1Straight and tapered
Maxillary Canines1Slightly curved
Maxillary First Premolars1 or 2Buccal root larger and curved distally
Maxillary Second Premolars1 or 2Shorter and more convergent than first premolars
Maxillary First Molars3Mesiobuccal largest, distobuccal shorter and divergent, palatal straight and conical
Maxillary Second Molars3Similar to maxillary first molars
Maxillary Third Molars (Wisdom Teeth)VariesTypically 3 roots
Mandibular Central Incisors1Straight and tapered
Mandibular Lateral Incisors1Straight and tapered
Mandibular Canines1Straight and tapered
Mandibular First Premolars1 or 2Buccal root larger and curved distally
Mandibular Second Premolars1 or 2Shorter and more convergent than first premolars
Mandibular First Molars2Mesial larger and longer, distal shorter and divergent
Mandibular Second Molars2Similar to mandibular first molars
Mandibular Third Molars (Wisdom Teeth)VariesTypically 2 or 3 roots

It is important to note that individual variations can occur