Key Terms
When learning about tooth morphology, it is essential to first look at the terminology to ensure that you understand everything clearly.
Term |
Definition |
| Cingulum | Raised, rounded area on the cervical third of the lingual surface |
| Cusp | Major elevation on the masticatory surfaces of canines and posterior teeth |
| Diastema | Space between two teeth |
| Fossa | Wide, shallow depression on the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth |
| Incisal Edge | Ridge on permanent incisors that appears flattened on labial, lingual, or incisal view after tooth eruption |
| Mamelon | Rounded enamel extension on the incisal ridges of incisors |
| Marginal Ridge | Rounded, raised border on the mesial and distal portions of the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth and the occlusal table of posterior teeth |
| Morphology | Study of form and shape, as of the teeth |
| Pegged Laterals | Incisors with a pointed or tapered shape |
| Succedaneous | Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth |
