Tooth surface & dental arch (ORAL PRACTICE)

Question 1

What are maxillary teeth?

Answer 1

Upper teeth

Maxillary teeth are located in the upper jaw.

Question 2

What are mandibular teeth?

Answer 2

Lower teeth

Mandibular teeth are located in the lower jaw.

Question 3

What are anterior teeth?

Answer 3

Upper and lower front 6 teeth, comprising of: central incisors, lateral incisors, canines

Anterior teeth are primarily responsible for cutting food.

Question 4

What are incisor teeth?

Answer 4

The four front teeth usually center of the lower and upper dental arch

Incisors are used for cutting food.

Question 5

What are canine (cuspid) teeth?

Answer 5

Tooth immediately behind the incisor teeth

Canines are also considered anterior teeth.

Question 6

What does ‘labial’ describe?

Answer 6

Surface of teeth that is in proximity to the lips

This term typically refers to the front surface of incisor teeth.

Question 7

What does ‘palatal’ describe?

Answer 7

Surface of teeth that is adjacent to the palate

This term refers to the inside surface of all teeth.

Question 8

What does ‘lingual’ describe?

Answer 8

Surface of teeth that is in close proximity to the tongue

This term is primarily used for mandibular teeth.

Question 9

What does ‘buccal’ describe?

Answer 9

Surface of teeth that is in close proximity to the cheek

Buccal surfaces are found on both maxillary and mandibular teeth.

Question 10

What are premolar (bicuspid) teeth?

Answer 10

2 teeth immediately behind the canine

Premolars are used for crushing and tearing food.

Question 11

What are molar teeth?

Answer 11

The teeth behind the bicuspid teeth, there are 3 molars

The wisdom tooth is the last tooth in the dental arch.

Question 12

What are posterior teeth?

Answer 12

The teeth at the back of the mouth including: pre-molars, molars

Posterior teeth are primarily used for grinding food.