Basic dental vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Midline
A
Imaginary line between the centrals
2
Q
Buccal
A
outside surface of the posterior teeth
3
Q
Distal
A
Away from the midline
4
Q
Mesial
A
Surface closest to the midline
5
Q
Labial
A
Front surface of an anterior teeth
6
Q
Occlusal
A
Chewing surface of posterior teeth
7
Q
Incisal
A
Biting surface of anterior teeth
8
Q
Lingual
A
inside surface of all teeth
9
Q
Posterior
A
Teeth located toward the cheek
10
Q
Anterior
A
Teeth located toward the lips