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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| TMJ | temperal mandibular joint |
| maxillary central incisor | 8,9 |
| mandibular central incisor | 24,25 |
| maxillary lateral incisor | 7,10 |
| mandibular lateral incisor | 23,26 |
| maxillary cuspid aka canine | 6,11 |
| mandibular cuspid aka canine | 22,27 |
| maxillary first bicuspid aka first premolar | 5,12 |
| mandibular first bicuspid aka first premolar | 21,28 |
| maxillary second bicuspid aka second premolar | 4,13 |
| mandibular second bicuspid aka second premolar | 20,29 |
| maxillary first molar | 3,14 |
| mandibular first molar | 19,30 |
| maxillary second molar | 2,15 |
| mandibular second molar | 18,31 |
| maxillary third molar aka wisdom tooth | 1,16 |
| mandibular third molar aka wisdom tooth | 17,32 |
| the four quadrants are | UL, UR, LL, LR |
| maxillary facial tooth surface | labial anterior teeth 6-11 |
| mandibular facial tooth surface | buccal posteroir 22-27 |
| palatal tooth surface | upper only, next to the palate |
| lingual tooth surface | lower only, next to the tongue |
| mesial tooth surface | facing the midline |
| distal tooth surface | facing away from the midline |
| occlusal tooth surface | chewing surface of the posterior |
| primary teeth | A thru T |
| permanent teeth | #1 thru #32 |
| Gingiva | Gums |
| Gingiva (Gums) | fibrous tissue, covered by epithelium (skin), which surrounds a tooth |
| gingiva (gums)attached |