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Tooth Surface & Type
Tooth Surfaces and Types of Teeth
Question | Answer |
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Facial, Labial or Buccal Surfaces | Tooth surface closest to the face. |
Lingual Surface | Surface closest to the tongue. |
Masticatory/Incisal Surface | (incisal) surface or edge on anterior teeth. |
Occlusal Surface | Chewing surface on posterior teeth. |
Mesial Surface | Surface closest to the midline. |
Distal Surface | Surface furthest away from the midline. |
Incisors | Central and Lateral - Front of mouth - Single rootFunction: Cut food without heavy force. |
Canine or Cuspids | Located on corners of dental arch. Thick crown with one pointed cusp.Function: Cutting and tearing of food with force. |
Premolars or Bicuspids | Points and cusps with a broad chewing surface (first and second).Function: Grasping and tearing food. |
Molars | More cusps than other teeth in the dentition. Cusps are shorter and blunter.Function: Chewing and grinding solid food with heavy force. |