UD1 Anatomical terminology Flashcards
Define Mesial
Mesial: the surface of any tooth nearest to the mid-line of the arch
Define Distal
Distal: the surface of any tooth furthest from the mid-line of the arch
Define Buccal
Buccal: the surface facing the cheeks (molars and premolars)
Define Labial
Labial: the surface facing the lips (incisors and canines)
Define Palatal
Palatal: the surface facing the palate of all upper teeth
Define Lingual
Lingual: the surface facing the tongue of all lower teeth
Define Incisal
Incisal: the biting edge of the incisors and canines
Define Occlusal
: the biting surfaces of premolars and molars
Define Cervical
Cervical: the part of the tooth next to the gingival margin
What is 1&8
1= Mesial
8=Distal
What is 3&7
3=lingual
7=palatal
What is 2&6
2=Incisal Surface
6=Occulusal surface
What is 4&5
4=Buccal surface
5-Labial surface
What is this the definition of?
the surface of any tooth nearest to the mid-line of the arch
What is this the definition of?
Define Mesial
What is this the definition of?
the surface of any tooth furthest from the mid-line of the arch
Define Distal
What is Overjet ?
Overjet is the extent of horizontal (anterior-posterior) overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors.
What is Overbite ?
the extent of vertical (superior-inferior) overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors, measured relative to the incisal ridges.
