Surfaces 1
The tip end of the root
Apex
The baby teeth that usually become displaced by the permanent teeth.
Primary teeth
An anterior tooth with a long root next to the incisors and Pre-molars in the adult mouth.
Cuspid
Posterior teeth with points and cusp between the cuspids and molars.
Pre-molars
The incisors and the cuspids
Anterior teeth
The precise spot where teeth touch.
Contact point
The most posterior teeth with broad occlusal surfaces for chewing.
Molars
The adult teeth that have displaced the primary teeth.
Permanent teeth
An imaginary line extending from the crown of the tooth to the apex
Long axis
The tissue that covers the alveolar bone and extends over the root of the tooth.
Gingival
Anatomic part of the tooth that is usually not visible and embedded in the alveolar bone.
Root
Thin bone that lines the alveolar socket.
Lamina Dura
The main inner portion of the tooth.
Dentin
The V shaped indentation formed where the adjoining teeth meet
Embrasure
The hard issue that covers the crown
Enamel