Permanent Maxillary Right Lateral Incisor
The permanent maxillary right lateral incisor (tooth #7) lies between the central incisor and canine — explore its anatomy, anomalies, and clinical role.
Category: Dental Anatomy
Dental anatomy is the foundation every clinical decision rests on — knowing where a structure sits, what it does, and how it relates to neighboring tissues. This section of the Rebrief Dental Glossary catalogs the anatomy of the tooth and its supporting structures: enamel, dentin, cementum, and dental pulp inside the tooth itself; the alveolar bone, alveolar process, and alveolar crest of the supporting socket; and the periodontal ligament, gingiva, and gingival sulcus that hold and protect each tooth in place. We cover surface and directional terminology — buccal, lingual, mesial, distal, occlusal — that lets clinicians describe lesions and restorations precisely. You’ll find detailed entries on tooth-specific structures (apical foramen, apical delta, cervical line, cuspal ridge), individual tooth designations across the permanent dentition, and the soft-tissue landmarks that define the periodontium. Each term entry includes a working clinical definition, the anatomical context that matters in practice, and links to related conditions and procedures elsewhere in the glossary. Whether you’re a dental student building a vocabulary, a hygienist refreshing landmarks for a charting course, or a practicing clinician documenting a case, this is a quick reference for the structural terms that show up in records, consults, and patient education materials. Browse alphabetically below or search across the full glossary.
Permanent Maxillary Right Central Incisor
The permanent maxillary right central incisor is a vital front tooth shaping aesthetics, speech, and bite. Explore its anatomy and clinical importance.
Permanent Maxillary Right First Molar
The permanent maxillary right first molar is a cornerstone tooth for chewing and jaw alignment. Explore its anatomy, roots, and clinical importance.
Permanent Maxillary Right Canine
The permanent maxillary right canine (tooth #6) is the upper right cuspid — explore its unique anatomy, occlusal role, and why clinicians prioritize its preservation.
Permanent Mandibular Right First Premolar
The permanent mandibular right first premolar (tooth #28) is a transitional bicuspid with a large buccal cusp and variable root canal morphology.
Permanent Maxillary Left Third Molar
The permanent maxillary left third molar (tooth #16) is the upper left wisdom tooth — learn its anatomy, clinical significance, and management.
Permanent Maxillary Left First Premolar
The permanent maxillary left first premolar features unique two-rooted anatomy. Explore its role in occlusion, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry.
Permanent Maxillary Left Second Molar
The permanent maxillary left second molar (#15) is a key upper-left chewing tooth with three roots and complex anatomy — essential for occlusal health.
Permanent Maxillary Left Lateral Incisor
The permanent maxillary left lateral incisor: anatomy, clinical significance, and common developmental variations affecting esthetics and function.
Permanent Mandibular Right Second Premolar
Explore the anatomy and clinical role of the permanent mandibular right second premolar — cusp variants, root morphology, and restorative applications.