Freshmen Dental Anatomy

Front

Baby or primary teeth are called

Back

deciduous

Front

Surface of the tooth toward the midline

Back

mesial

Front

Chewing surface of anterior teeth

Back

incisal

Front

chewing surface of posterior teeth

Back

occlusion

Front

toward the back

Back

posterior

Front

The set of 32 secondary teeth

Back

permanent

Front

What surfaces of the tooth are located towards the tongue?

Back

lingual

Front

Which part of the tooth is the hardest?

Back

Enamel

Front

What is the outer layer of the crown called?

Back

Enamel

Front

What is the function of a molar?

Back

Chew, crush, and grind