Positional Terminology Flashcards by Alyssa Gauthier | Brainscape

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Labial

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Towards the lips

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Buccal

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Towards the cheeks

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Palatal

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Towards the palate - only for maxillary teeth

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Lingual

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Towards the tongue - only for the mandible

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Mesial

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Closest to the midline

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Distal

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Farthest from the midline

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Line Angles

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“Corners” of the tooth. Where two surfaces joins

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Coronal

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Towards the crown

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Apical

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Towards the root

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Interproximal Area

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Area between two teeth

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Sectorial Occlusion

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Chewing occurs on the side of the teeth

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