Tooth surfaces

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The four front teeth in each arch are called incisors, and their function is to cut food with their sharp thin edges. On each side of the incisors, at the corners of the mouth, are the canines. These teeth have one cusp, or pointed edge, and are used for holding or grasping food, and are […]

Tooth surfaces

Cost estimates for bonded (composite, resin) tooth restorations- fillings & veneers. | Tooth surfaces and their effect on a filing's price explained. | Insurance coverage and limitations for bonded restorations.

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Application of nomenclature. Tooth numbers l1 to L8 indicating left maxillary teeth. Tooth surfaces related to the tongue (lingual), cheek (buccal), lips (labial), and face (facial), apply to four quadrants and the upper left quadrant. The teeth or their parts or surfaces may be described as being away from the midline (distal) or toward the midline (mesial).