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Mesial, Distal, Lingual (or Palatal), Buccal (or Facial), and Occlusal (or Incisal)
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Is it possible to have two cavities in one tooth or is the dentist just trying to double-charge for one filling?
It's possible to have two different cavities in one tooth. It's also possible that it is just one cavity, but it is on two surfaces of the tooth. Each tooth has five surfaces. Each surface added to a filling will be more money.
What is mesioocclusal?
This is two of the surfaces of a tooth
What is a 3 surface tooth filling?
Its basically a large filling. A three surface filling can be described in example as "MOD Filling" which would the the mesial, occlusal, facial surfaces, if indeeed, that is the 3 surfaces the filling is going. Mesial and distal represent the different sides of the tooth, and occlusal is the top - center surface of the tooth. So MOD would be a filling ranging across the top of the tooth. The entire top wont be gone, but there will be a noticable filling.
What is an accumulation of bacteria and debris on the tooth's surfaces?
Plaque.
Does a square pyramid have surfaces?
Yes, it has five surfaces.
What are the two proximal surfaces?
these are the surfaces on a tooth, which are in contact with the adjacent teeth. there are 2 proximal surfaces, namely mesial and distal. the former is towards the midline and the latter is away from the midline.
How long does it take for plaque to renew itself on the tooth surfaces?
24 hours
What are the release dates for Blank Surfaces - 2000 So This Goes in Tooth Paste 7-12?
Blank Surfaces - 2000 So This Goes in Tooth Paste 7-12 was released on: USA: 6 December 2006
What are the release dates for Blank Surfaces - 2000 Is Ths Room Filling with Tooth Paste 5-9?
Blank Surfaces - 2000 Is Ths Room Filling with Tooth Paste 5-9 was released on: USA: 1 September 2004
How many surfaces has a square pyramid?
Five
What does it mean when a dentist says you have mf on your teeth?
MF is short for Mesial Facial, which are surfaces on your tooth. Mesial is the surface of your tooth that is on the side closest toward the center of your mouth. Facial is the surface of your tooth that touches your lips.
How much is a filling?
It depends on the tooth, how many surfaces of the tooth are involved, what restorative material your dentist uses and the area in which you live. There is no way to give a specific dollar amount
