Introduction to Tooth Morphology

Question 1

what are the anterior teeth

Answer 1

central incisors, lateral incisors and canines

Question 2

what are the posterior teeth

Answer 2

premolars and molars

Question 3

what teeth do the primary dentition consist of

Answer 3

incisors, canines and molars

Question 4

what are the surfaces of the maxillary teeth

Answer 4

labial, buccal and palatal

Question 5

what are the surfaces of the mandibular teeth

Answer 5

buccal, lingual and labial

Question 6

what are buccal and labial surfaces also called

Answer 6

vestibular surfaces

Question 7

what is the mesial surface

Answer 7

the surface closest to the midline of the mouth

Question 8

what is the distal surface

Answer 8

the surface farthest from the midline of the mouth

Question 9

what is the cingulum

Answer 9

the bulge or prominence of enamel found on the cervical third of the lingual surface of all anterior teeth

Question 10

what are marginal ridges

Answer 10

an elevation of enamel which forms the mesial or distal margin of the lingual surface of an anterior tooth ort he occlusal surface of a posterior tooth

Question 11

when identifying a tooth what do you need to consider?

Answer 11

tooth type, tooth number, jaw, side