Dental Surfaces and Functions

The video tutorial from Dental Hub covers the various surfaces of teeth, including facial, buccal, lingual, mesial, distal, occlusal, and incisal surfaces. It explains the location and function of each surface, highlighting the differences between anterior and posterior teeth. The tutorial also provides a detailed look at how these surfaces interact with the mouth's anatomy, such as the tongue and cheeks.

What are the four main sections of the dental arch?

• Left side, right side, top side, bottom side

• Front, back, left, right

• Upper front, upper back, lower front, lower back

• Upper right, upper left, lower left, lower right

Which surface of the anterior teeth is visible when you smile?

• Lingual

• Buccal

• Occlusal

• Facial

What is the buccal surface associated with?

• The tongue

• The lips

• The palate

• The cheek

Where is the lingual surface located?

• Towards the tongue

• Towards the cheek

• Towards the nose

• Towards the lips

What is the mesial surface of a tooth?

• The surface facing away from the midline

• The surface facing towards the midline

• The surface facing the cheek

• The surface facing the tongue

Which surface is opposite to the mesial surface?

• Facial

• Lingual

• Buccal

• Distal

What is the primary function of the occlusal surface?

• To aid in biting

• To aid in chewing

• To aid in speaking

• To aid in smiling

What is the incisal edge designed for?

• Grinding

• Chewing

• Smiling

• Biting

Which surface is not present in anterior teeth?

• Lingual

• Buccal

• Incisal

• Facial

How many main surfaces are typically referred to in dentistry?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three