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1
Q

What is the front tooth called?

A

Facial

2
Q

Where is the facial tooth located?

A

Close to the face

3
Q

What is the labial surface?

A

The anterior tooth at the front which is adjacent to the lips

4
Q

What is the buccal surface?

A

The posterior teeth at the front which is adjacent to the cheecks

5
Q

What is the back of a tooth called?

A

Lingual

6
Q

Where is lingual located?

A

Close to the tongue

7
Q

Where is the crown and root of teeth located?

A

Crown is above the gums

Root burried below gums

8
Q

What is the upper arc of teeth called?

A

Palatal surface

9
Q

What is the side tooth called?

A

Mesial

10
Q

Where is the distal surface located?

A

Furthest from the midline

11
Q

What is the use of occlusal surface?

A

Chewing

12
Q

What is the use of incisal surface?

A

Anterior region