vestibular surface of tooth
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surface — The outer part of any solid. SYN: face (2) [TA], facies (2) [TA]. [F. fr. L. superficius, see superficial] acromial articular s. of clavicle SYN: acromial facet of clavicle. anterior s. [TA] the s. of a … Medical dictionary
Vestibular — 1) Having to do with a structure that is a vestibule (entrance), such as the vestibule of the ear. 2) Having to do with the body’s system for maintaining equilibrium. * * * Relating to a vestibule, especially the vestibule of the ear. SYN:… … Medical dictionary
Tooth development — Radiograph of lower right (from left to right) third, second, and first molars in different stages of development. Tooth development or odontogenesis is the complex process by which teeth form from embryonic cells, grow, and erupt into the mouth … Wikipedia
vestibular screen — an acrylic resin removable orthodontic appliance that covers the labial or buccal surface of one or both dental arches, fitting between the oral mucosa and the teeth; used to treat oral habits and to stimulate tooth movement. Called also oral s.… … Medical dictionary
Facies — A direct borrowing from the Latin, facies means face. * * * 1. [TA] SYN: face (1). 2. [NA] SYN: surface. 3. SYN: expression (2). [L.] acromial articular f. of clavicle SYN: acromial facet of clavicle. adenoid f. the open mouthed and often … Medical dictionary
facies vestibularis dentis — [TA] vestibular surface of tooth: the surface of a tooth that is directed outward toward the vestibule of the mouth, including the buccal and labial surfaces, and opposite the lingual (or oral) surface. Called also facial surface of tooth … Medical dictionary
wall — An investing part enclosing a cavity such as the chest or abdomen, or covering a cell or any anatomic unit. A w., as of the chest, abdomen, or any hollow organ. SYN … Medical dictionary
facies lingualis dentis — [TA] lingual surface of tooth: the surface that faces inward toward the tongue (oral cavity), and opposite the vestibular (or facial) surface. Called also oral surface of tooth … Medical dictionary
membrana — SYN: membrane (1). [L.] m. abdominis SYN: peritoneum. m. adamantina SYN: enamel cuticle. m. adventitia 1. SYN: adventitia. 2. SYN: decidua capsularis. m. atlanto occipitalis anterior [TA] SYN: anterior atlanto occipi … Medical dictionary
facies labialis dentis — [TA] labial surface of tooth: the vestibular surface of an incisor or canine tooth, which faces the lips. See also f. vestibularis dentis … Medical dictionary
