An Illustrated Atlas of Tooth Carving and Wax-Up Techniques. Anil Bangalore Shivappa

Figure 4.4 (a–h) Anatomical landmarks of human permanent dentition.

Root Furcation

      It is the division of roots [1, 3].

      Bifurcation

Seen on two‐rooted teeth (Figure 4.4a) [1, 3].

      Trifurcation

      Seen on three‐rooted teeth (Figure 4.4b) [1, 3].

Furcal Region or Interradicular Space

      The space apical to root furcation and between the roots (Figure 4.4c) [1].

Root Apex

      The tip of the root at its end (Figure 4.4d) [2, 4]

Developmental Groove

      Shallow linear depression or fissure or furrow between the primary parts of the crown or root (Figure 4.4e) [2–4].

Central Groove

      Groove located centrally on the occlusal surface, within the sulcus of the posterior teeth and running in a mesiodistal direction (Figure 4.4f) [1, 2].

Buccal Groove

      Buccal extension from the central groove on the occlusal surface of the posterior teeth (Figure 4.4f) [1].

Lingual Grooves

      Lingual extension from the central groove on the occlusal surface of the posterior teeth (Figure 4.4f) [1].

Supplemental Groove

      Shallow linear depressions supplemental to a developmental groove (Figure 4.4f).

Line Angle

      Angle formed by the union of two surfaces (Figure 4.4g) [1].

Point Angle

      Angle formed by the union of three surfaces (Figure 4.4h) [1].

Crest of Contour

      Also called crest of curvature, height of contour. It is the maximum height on a convex outline of the tooth structure [1].

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