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  • Alveolus: The bony cavity in which the fang of the tooth is embedded.
  • Buccal Surface: The outer surface of tooth that is next to the check.
  • Central Incisors: The 2 incisors immediately on each side of middle line
  • Check Teeth: Premolars and molars are often spoken off collectively as cheek teeth
  • Corner Incisor: The outer or most lateral pair
  • Crown: The part of the tooth which appears above the gum
  • Deciduous or milk teeth or temporary teeth: These are temporary teeth which are pushed out by the growth of corresponding permanent teeth.
  • Erupting or cutting: Means the teeth has cut through the mucous membrane of the gum.
  • Fang hole of Dental star: The upper extremity of pulp cavity
  • Fang or Root: Part of tooth under the gum
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