Anatomic Features Of The Teeth Flashcards
1
Q
Proximal
A
Surface of a tooth next to or beside the adjacent tooth.
Nearest to a point of reference.
2
Q
Interproximal
A
Area between two adjoining surfaces.
In mouth it allow space for Perio structure to support teeth
3
Q
Contact
A
Area onto that touches adjacent tooth (same arch)
prevents food from becoming packed between teeth
4
Q
Embrasure
A
V shaped space between two adjacent teeth.
Provide self cleaning mechanism so food won’t cling to teeth and protects tissue from wedging of food
5
Q
Height of contour
A
Bulge/widest point of a tooth.
Creates the contact
6
Q
Marginal ridge
A
Elevation of an animal that forms boundary at mesial and distal of tooth
7
Q
Cingulum
A
Prominence of an animal found near the gumline of anterior teeth
8
Q
Furcation
A
Where roots divide
