Dental Assistant Practice Exam

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What is the correct term for the surface of posterior teeth towards the cheeks?

Labial
Facial
Buccal
Lingual

The correct answer is: Buccal

The term that describes the surface of posterior teeth that faces the cheeks is "buccal." In dental terminology, buccal refers specifically to the surfaces of the teeth that are adjacent to the inner lining of the cheeks. This is especially relevant for molars and premolars, which are located towards the back of the mouth. The other terms are used in different contexts: "labial" pertains to the surfaces of anterior (front) teeth that face the lips, "facial" can refer to either the labial or buccal surfaces of teeth depending on their position in the mouth, and "lingual" refers to the surfaces of all teeth that are adjacent to the tongue. Therefore, when identifying the surface of posterior teeth that is oriented toward the cheeks, "buccal" is the correct and specific term.