Tooth Surfaces Flashcards
1
Q
Distal
A
The surface that is away from the midline of the face.
2
Q
Buccal
A
The surface on posterior teeth that face the cheeks.
3
Q
Incisal
A
The biting edge of an anterior tooth.
4
Q
Lingual
A
The surface that faces the tongue.
5
Q
Mesial
A
The surface that is closest to the midline of the face.
6
Q
Occlusal
A
The chewing surface of posterior teeth.
7
Q
Proximal
A
Tooth surfaces that are next to each other
