Tooth Surface Flashcards
1
Q
What is the front tooth called?
A
Facial
2
Q
Where is the facial tooth located?
A
Close to the face
3
Q
What is the labial surface?
A
The anterior tooth at the front which is adjacent to the lips
4
Q
What is the buccal surface?
A
The posterior teeth at the front which is adjacent to the cheecks
5
Q
What is the back of a tooth called?
A
Lingual
6
Q
Where is lingual located?
A
Close to the tongue
7
Q
Where is the crown and root of teeth located?
A
Crown is above the gums
Root burried below gums
8
Q
What is the upper arc of teeth called?
A
Palatal surface
9
Q
What is the side tooth called?
A
Mesial
10
Q
Where is the distal surface located?
A
Furthest from the midline
11
Q
What is the use of occlusal surface?
A
Chewing
12
Q
What is the use of incisal surface?
A
Anterior region
