Veterinary Technician

Category - Dentistry

When describing the surface of a premolar or molar, what does the term occlusal refer to?
  1. The space between the teeth
  2. The tooth facade
  3. The side of the tooth
  4. Chewing surface
Explanation
Answer: D - The chewing surface of the tooth is referred to as the occlusal surface. Specifically, the way that that the upper and lower teeth contact each other affect how efficient mastication is.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz