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Which term is used for the surface of a tooth that is towards the tongue for mandibular teeth?
Which term is used for the surface of a tooth that is towards the tongue for mandibular teeth?
What is the term for the surface of a tooth that is towards the lip for anterior teeth?
What is the term for the surface of a tooth that is towards the lip for anterior teeth?
What is the term for the surface of a tooth that is away from the midline?
What is the term for the surface of a tooth that is away from the midline?
What is the term for the surface of a tooth that is towards the cheek for posterior teeth?
What is the term for the surface of a tooth that is towards the cheek for posterior teeth?
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What is the term for the surface of a tooth that is towards the palate for maxillary teeth?
What is the term for the surface of a tooth that is towards the palate for maxillary teeth?
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Study Notes
Tooth Surfaces
- Lingual surface refers to the surface of a tooth that faces towards the tongue (specific to mandibular teeth).
- Labial surface refers to the surface of a tooth that faces towards the lip (specific to anterior teeth).
- Distal surface refers to the surface of a tooth that is away from the midline.
- Buccal surface refers to the surface of a tooth that faces towards the cheek (specific to posterior teeth).
- Palatal surface refers to the surface of a tooth that faces towards the palate (specific to maxillary teeth).
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Test your knowledge of tooth nomenclature and landmarks with this quiz. Identify different tooth aspects, surfaces, and anatomical landmarks, and apply various teeth notation systems. Perfect for dental students and anyone interested in oral biology.
