NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The tooth surface that is on the tongue side is the ____
A
facial
B
lingual
C
mesial
D
distal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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 . Proximal: It’s the region in tooth surfaces that are next to each other i.e., distal of the lateral incisor and mesial of canine.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Lingual Surface” refers to the surface of the tooth that is next to your tongue.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term lingual surface is used for the surface of a mandibular tooth (anterior or posterior) that is present immediately adjacent to the tongue.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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