Module Three Flashcards
1
Q
the side of the tooth toward the face, cheek, or lips
A
facial, buccal, labial
2
Q
the side of the tooth toward the tongue
A
lingual
3
Q
the chewing surface of the posterior teeth
A
occlusal
4
Q
the biting surface of the anterior teeth
A
incisal edge
5
Q
the root portion of the tooth
A
apical
6
Q
the natural teeth in position in the dental arches
A
dentition
7
Q
a structure that is curved or bowlike, in the mouth the bottom teeth and bone form an arch and the top teeth and bone form an arch
A
arch
8
Q
the top arch in the mouth
A
maxillary
9
Q
the bottom arch in the mouth
A
mandibular
10
Q
the teeth in the front of the mouth from canine to canine (central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines)
A
anterior
