Glossary of Terms 



Cup. The dark or dark-brown to black cavity in the infimdibulum. 



Deciduous teeth. Temporary, fetal, milk, or baby teeth. They are characterized 

 primarily by their smaller size, constricted neck, and shallow cup. 



Dental star. The darker dentin that fills the pulp cavity as the tooth wears. It is dark 

 yellow to yellowish-brown. 



Dental table. The table, masticatory or occlusal surface. 



Eruption. Pertains to the period when a tooth breaks through the gum. 



Galvayne's groove. The longitudinal depression on the labial surface of the upper 

 corner (13) incisor. The cementum remains in the groove as a dark line; the rest of the 

 surface is worn to expose the white enamel. 



Incisor teeth. Starting at the midline, incisors are designated as centrals (II), 

 intermediates (12), and corners (13). 



Infundibulum. The deep invagination of enamel, which is filled with a variable 

 amount of cement. Commonly referred to as the "cup." 



Labial surface. Surface toward the lips. 



Lingual surface. Surface toward the tongue. 



Permanent teeth. Second dentition or adult teeth. 



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