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1
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Mesial (M)

A

Closest to the midline.

Faces is the median line.

2
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Distal (D)

A

Further from the midline

3
Q

Facial (F)

A

Surface closest to face or outer surfaces of teeth

4
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Labial (Lab)

A

Surface closest to the lip.

Facial surface of anterior teeth.

5
Q

Buccal (B)

A

Surface closest to the cheek.

Facial surface closest to posterior teeth.

6
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Lingual (L)

A

Surface closest to tongue/ palate.

Surface of all teeth facing the tongue.

7
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Occlusal (O)

A

Chewing surface of posterior teeth

8
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Incisal (I)

A

Biting surface of anterior teeth only