Dental Terminology Flashcards
1
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Coronal
A
anything lying or moving toward the crown of an individual tooth
2
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Apical
A
Anything lying or moving toward the apex of the root of an individual tooth
3
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Interproximal space
A
The space between two adjacent teeth
4
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Interproximal surface
A
The adjacent surfaces of two adjacent teeth
5
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Mesial surface
A
The interproximal surface of the tooth nearest the central incisor
6
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Distal surface
A
The interproximal surface of the tooth farthest away from the central incisor
7
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Vestibular aspect
A
the outer surface of the tooth nearest the lips or cheek
8
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Labial aspect
A
the outer surface of the incisor and canine teeth
9
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Buccal aspect
A
the outer surface of the premolars and molars
10
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Lingual surface
A
tongue side of the mandibular teeth
11
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Palatal surface
A
the tongue side of the maxillary teeth
