Buccolingual means pertaining to the cheek and tongue.
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The term for the surface of a tooth that comes into contact with the cheek is the buccal surface. This surface helps with chewing and grinding food against the cheek. Proper oral hygiene, including regular brushing and flossing, is important to maintain the health of the buccal surface of the teeth.
A buccal composite is a type of dental restoration material used to fill cavities or repair damaged teeth. It is a tooth-colored resin-based material that is applied to the outer surface (buccal side) of the tooth to restore its shape and function. This material can provide a natural-looking result and blend seamlessly with the rest of the tooth.
The hole in a bone or tooth is called a cavity or a bone cyst. It can develop due to factors such as decay, infection, or trauma, leading to the formation of a void within the structure of the bone or tooth. Fillings or other dental procedures may be necessary to address cavities in teeth, while bone cysts may require medical treatment depending on their size and impact on bone health.
Tooth 7 is the upper right lateral incisor in the Universal Numbering System for adult teeth. It is the second tooth from the midline on the upper right side of the mouth.
The apex of a tooth is the tip of the root where nerve and blood supply enter the tooth through the root canal. It is located at the bottom of the tooth, in the area where the tooth meets the jawbone.