1st week Flashcards
1
Q
Facial Surface
A
the out-facing portion of Anterior teeth
2
Q
Buccal Surface
A
the out-facing portion of Posterior teeth
3
Q
Lingual Surface
A
Tounge Side
4
Q
Mesial Surface
A
Towards the front (flossing surface)
5
Q
Distal Surface
A
Towards the back (flossing surface)
6
Q
Occlusal Surface
A
Posterior teeth/Biting Surface
7
Q
Incisal Surface
A
Anterior teeth/Cutting Surface
8
Q
Enamel
A
Hardest layer, outer
9
Q
Dentin
A
Under Enamel, Bulk of tooth
10
Q
Pulp
A
Contains nerve and blood vessels, keeps tooth alive
11
Q
Maxillary Arch
A
(upper bone) part of skull, Not movable
12
Q
Mandibular Arch
A
(Lower Bone) Capable of movement
13
Q
Crown
A
White part covered in enamel
14
Q
Root
A
Covered in ‘Cementum’ / has canal with nerve & blood vessels. Some teeth have more than one root.
15
Q
Apex
A
End of a root
