Preventative dentistry chapter
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Apical - towards to the root

Buccal - surface of tooth towards cheeks

Coronal - towards the crown

Distal - surface away front midline

Facial - can be labial or buccal surface

Interproximal - surface between two teeth

Labial - surface of tooth towards lips

Lingual - surface of tooth towards tongue

Mesial - surface towards front midline

Occlusal - surface facing tooth in opposite jaw

Palatal - surface of tooth towards palate.

 

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