Curvatures Flashcards
1
Q
Contact Area
A
Surface of one tooth touching the next
2
Q
Location of contact area of incisors
A
close to incisal edge
3
Q
Location of contact area of posterior teeth
A
middle third of tooth
4
Q
Crest of curvature
A
Widest part of the crown
5
Q
Where is the CEJ located?
A
Cervical line
6
Q
Bone and papilla no longer fill interproximal space
A
cervical embrasure
7
Q
Location of contact area?
A
mesial and distal at the widest portion
8
Q
What is the contact point
A
the occlusal of one tooth touching the occlusal surface of another tooth
9
Q
What is embrasure
A
Triangular space between teeth. Allow for food to be pushed away from contact areas
10
Q
Definition of curvature
A
protects the gingiva by deflecting food, prevent occlusal trauma
