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