Cats have how many three-rooted maxillary teeth?

• A. 6
• B. 2
• C. 4
• D. 8

Answer: (B)

In cats, the upper jaw molars are the teeth that commonly have three roots. Specifically, the upper first molar and the upper second molar usually each have three roots (two buccal and one palatal). That means there are two maxillary teeth with three roots overall. This distinction matters clinically because when extracting these teeth you need to address all three roots to ensure a complete, healthy removal and reduce the risk of leaving root fragments behind.