Surfaces Of The Teeth

Question 1

Mesial (M)

Answer 1

Closest to the midline.

Faces is the median line.

Question 2

Distal (D)

Answer 2

Further from the midline

Question 3

Facial (F)

Answer 3

Surface closest to face or outer surfaces of teeth

Question 4

Labial (Lab)

Answer 4

Surface closest to the lip.

Facial surface of anterior teeth.

Question 5

Buccal (B)

Answer 5

Surface closest to the cheek.

Facial surface closest to posterior teeth.

Question 6

Lingual (L)

Answer 6

Surface closest to tongue/ palate.

Surface of all teeth facing the tongue.

Question 7

Occlusal (O)

Answer 7

Chewing surface of posterior teeth

Question 8

Incisal (I)

Answer 8

Biting surface of anterior teeth only