GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Occlusal – The chewing surface of the tooth. Mesial – The forward side of the tooth. The mesial of the tooth is found on the “in between surface” of the tooth next to it. Distal – The back side of the tooth. Buccal – The cheek-side of the tooth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “occlusal” refers to the surfaces of your teeth that are used for chewing. When you are damaging those surfaces by clenching or grinding your teeth, an occlusal guard may be recommended by your dentist.

Detailed explanation-3: -Occlusal– The chewing surface of posterior teeth. Proximal – Tooth surfaces that are next to each other (i.e., distal of lateral incisor and mesial of canine).

Detailed explanation-4: -For children with small mouths, you will need size 0 film. However, if the child’s mouth is large enough to accommodate size 1 or 2 film, and the child is cooperative, use the larger size film.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bicuspids are also called premolar teeth because they are located between our canines and our molars in the backs of our mouths. Bicuspid is the more common name. Bicuspid or premolar teeth typically come in between ages 12 and 13. They are part of your adult teeth.