Question

the surface of teeth nearest the hard palate is called the ______ surface.

○ palatal
○ mesial
○ buccal
○ lingual

Explanation:

• Palatal: Refers to the surface of teeth near the hard palate.
• Mesial: Refers to the surface of a tooth that is toward the midline of the dental arch.
• Buccal: Refers to the surface of a tooth facing the cheek.
• Lingual: Refers to the surface of a tooth facing the tongue.

Answer:

palatal