Vocab #5

Question 1

facial

Answer 1

describes the vestibular surface of the teeth visible from the front (incisors)

Question 2

lingual

Answer 2

refers to the surface of the mandibular teeth adjacent to the tongue

Question 3

palatal

Answer 3

refers to the surface of the maxillary teeth adjacent to the palate

Question 4

mesial

Answer 4

refers to the portion of the tooth in line with the dental arcade that is closest to the most rostral portion of the midline of the dental arch

Question 5

distal

Answer 5

refers to the portion of the tooth that is closest to the most caudal portion of the midline of the dental arch

Question 6

apical

Answer 6

refers to the portion of the tooth closer to the apex, or tip of the root

Question 7

coronal

Answer 7

refers to the structure within a location closer to the crown of the tooth in relation to another structure

Question 8

labial

Answer 8

describes tooth surface facing lips

Question 9

occlusal

Answer 9

refers to the part of the tooth that meets with, or occludes with, the teeth of the opposite dental arcade