dentistry terminology
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apically
moving towards the apex or the tip of the root
peri-apical
around the apex of the root
neck/cervical region
where the root and the crown meet
coronally
travelling from the neck to the tip, or cusp of the crown
labial
surface of the tooth towards the lips, which is usually reserved for the incisors and canine teeth
buccal
surface of the teeth towards the cheek, which is usually reserved for the premolars and molars
vestibular
the outside surface of the tooth, and could be used instead of labial or buccal
lingual
on the bottom jaw it is the surface of the teeth towards the tongue
palatal
on the top jaw it is the surface to the teeth towards the palate
distal
the surface of the tooth closest to the tooth behind
mesial
the surface of the tooth closest to the tooth in front
furcation
in a multi rooted tooth it is the area where the roots join together
crown
the portion of the tooth above the gum line that is covered with enamel
root
the portion of the tooth below the gum line that is covered with cementum
cusp
the tip or pointed prominence of the crown
apex
the most terminal aspect of the root