INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Anterior teeth have lingual HOC where?

Apical
Cervical
Middle third
Occlusal third

The correct answer is: Cervical

Not all teeth have the same HOC (height of contour), which refers to the widest profile of the tooth. While the HOC for posterior teeth is typically located in the occlusal third, anterior teeth have a different HOC placement. Option A, apical, is incorrect as it refers to the tip of the tooth and not the HOC. Option C, middle third, is also incorrect as it is too far towards the center of the tooth. Option D, occlusal third, is incorrect for the same reason as option C. The correct answer, B, refers to the cervical or gumline area of the tooth. This is where the HOC for anterior teeth is typically located.