MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

TEETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which two surfaces are used for biting and/or chewing?
A
Incisal, Occlusal
B
Incisal, Buccal
C
Occlusal, Buccal
D
Lingual, Incisal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Distal: (Side of Tooth)–This is the tooth surface on the side of the tooth that faces the back of the mouth. Occlusal or Incisal: (Top of Tooth)–This is the tooth surface that is used for cutting, biting, or chewing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Incisal: It’s the bitting edge of the anterior surface of the tooth. Lingual: It’s the part of the tooth surface that faces the tongue, and is nearest to the tongue. Occlusal: It’s the chewing surface of posterior teeth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Incisal – The cutting edges of the anterior teeth. Lingual – The surface of the tooth that is directed towards the tongue. Mesial – The surface of a tooth which faces toward an invisible line drawn vertically through the center of the face.

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