MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -As shown in Figure 5, the surfaces of anterior teeth facing the lips are referred to as labial surfaces, while the surfaces of posterior teeth facing the buccal mucosa are called buccal surfaces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Labial surfaces: The surfaces of incisors and canines which are facing toward the lips. Lingual surfaces: The surfaces which are facing toward the tongue. Mesial surfaces: Those surfaces which are facing toward the midline.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buccal – The cheek-side of the tooth. This surface is also referred to as the facial surface when referring to the front teeth.

Detailed explanation-4: -The proximal contact point or the area refers to the surface point or area where the proximal surfaces of neighbouring teeth come in contact. Contact point/area is usually found in the occlusal one third of the natural crown of the most of the teeth.