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Maxillary
Upper Jaw
Manibular
Quadrant
Where two or more teeth come together
Contact
Surface farthest from the midline
Distal
In between adjacent teeth
Interproximal
Towards the cheek
Buccal
Cutting edge of anterior teeth
Incisal
Surface closest to the tongue
Lingual
Surface closest to the midline
Mesial
Chewing surface of a tooth
Occlusal
Tapered end of each root tip
Apex
Area in which two roots divide
Bifurcation
Are where three roots divide
Trifurcation
Major elevation on the masticatory surface
Cusp
Portion of the tooth covered by enamel
Dentin
Covers the anatomical crown of the tooth & its considered the hardest material of the body
Enamel
Structures that surround, support & are attached to the tooth
Periodontium
Portion of the maxillary or mandibular bones that form the support for teeth of the arch
Alveolar Process