HEAD NECK
ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE
Question
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The tooth surface that is on the cheek side of the posterior teeth is ____
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buccal
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lingual
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mesial
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distal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Buccal – The cheek-side of the tooth. This surface is also referred to as the facial surface when referring to the front teeth. Lingual – The part of the tooth that is closest to the tongue.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. Surfaces of posterior teeth which occlude opposing posterior surfaces are called occlusal surfaces.
Detailed explanation-3: -The oral vestibule is a small slit-like space between the teeth and inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks.
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