Anatomy nomenclature

Question 1

Mesial

Answer 1

All proximal surfaces that face the midline of the dental arch

Question 2

Distal

Answer 2

All proximal surfaces that fade away from midline of dental arch

Question 3

Facial

Answer 3

Surfaces towards the face for any tooth

Question 4

Buccal

Answer 4

Facial surfaces of posterior teeth : think cheeks

Question 5

Labial

Answer 5

Facial surfaces of anterior teeth : think lips

Question 6

Lingual

Answer 6

Surface of maxillary and mandibular teeth nearest the tongue

Question 7

Palatal

Answer 7

Lingual surface of maxillary teeth : think palate

Question 8

Occlusal

Answer 8

Contacting/biting surface of all posterior teeth : think flat teeth

Question 9

Incisal

Answer 9

Edge of all anterior teeth : think not full surfaces

Question 10

Teeth names 11 to 18

Answer 10

Central incisor, lateral incisor, cuspid, premolar, premolar, 1 molar, 2 molar, 3 molar (wisdom)

Question 11

Quadrants

Answer 11

Upper right 1, upper left 2, bottom left 3, bottom right 4

Question 12

Sextants

Answer 12

Right—> left, left —> right
1,3,6,4 posterior, 2, 5 anterior

Question 13

ISO system

Answer 13

Two digit code, first # is quad, second # is tooth in quad

Question 14

Universal tooth designation system

Answer 14

Assigned tooth number (1-32 for permanent, A-T for primary) starts at maxillary 3rd last molar

Question 15

Palmer method

Answer 15

Assigned tooth number (1-8 permanent, A-E primary)
Symbol to represent quadrant _|

Question 16

Tooth tissues (outside to Inside)

Answer 16

Enamel, dentin, pulp cavity, cementum