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Anterior: Towards the front: In relation to Dentistry, the Incisors & Canines
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Posterior: Towards the Back or Rear: In relation to dentistry, the Premolars & Molars
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Maxillary: Pertaining to the upper jaw or "Maxilla"
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Mandibular: Pertaining to the lower jaw or "Mandible"
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Superior: Above (Greater)
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Inferior: Below (Lesser)
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Labial: Towards the Lip
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Sagittal: Relating to or denoting the suture on top of the skull that runs between the parietal bones in a front to back direction, dividing the body into left & right sides.
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Lateral: Farthest point from the midline side to side. In related terms to Dentistry, the outside or "Buccal" side of the teeth.
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Medial: Towards the midline. In related terms to Dentistry, the inside or "Palatal" side of the Teeth.
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Midline: Imaginary line that distinguishes between the right & left sides of the Body.
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Mesial: Towards the Midline
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Distal: Away from the Midline
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Sagittal Line: Can be used in relation to a tooth dividing it into left & right sides (Two Words)
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Buccal: Towards the Cheek
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Lingual: Towards the tongue (Mandibular Arch)
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Rostral: Anterior part of the body, towards the nose. In related terms to Dentistry, to the front part of the Tooth
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Caudal: Posterior part of the body, at or near the tail. In related terms to Dentistry, to the back of the Tooth.
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Incisal: Biting surface of the incisors
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Occlusal: Relating to or involved in the occlusion of teeth, denoting a portion of a tooth that comes into contract with a tooth in the opposing jaw.
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Palatal: Towards the Palate (Used for Maxillary Arch)
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Interdental: Space between the teeth relating to incisors and cheek teeth or the "Bars"
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Interproximal: Space between adjacent teeth
