Anatomy Surfaces/Parts

1

100

The biting surface of the posterior teeth

Occlusal

200

The surface of an anterior tooth which is towards the lips

Labial

300

Surface away from the midline

Distal

400

The surface towards the lips or cheeks

Facial

500

The surface of a posterior tooth which is towards the cheek

Buccal

2

100

Toward the middle of the mouth

Medial

200

Toward the side of the mouth

Lateral

300

Toward the front of the mouth

Anterior

400

Refers to the side of the mandibular teeth facing the tongue

Lingual

500

Towards the midline

Mesial

3

100

Toward the back of the mouth

Posterior

200

Refers to the surfaces of the maxillary teeth facing the palate, or roof of the mouth

Palatal

300

The surfaces next to or adjacent to where the teeth touch

Proximal

400

Elevated crest on the occlusal surfaces, at the distal or mesial edge of the tooth

Marginal Ridge

500

Teeth used for cutting

Incisors

4

100

The portion of the tooth that is usually visible and is covered with enamel

Crown

200

Upper jaw

Maxilla

300

Adult has ? teeth

32

400

Mand right 1st molar is #?

30

500

To grind food

Bicuspids

5

100

The depression between the cusps

Fossa

200

Gingiva extending into the interproximal space between the teeth

Papilla

300

Teeth are grouped into

4 quadrants

400

Tooth B is

Maxillary R 1st Primary molar

500

Name the 4 quadrants

Max R Max L

Mand R  Mand L