To assist in describing their locations and functions, the teeth are classified as being mesial and distal in the mouth.

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Teeth are classified based on their type (incisors, canines, premolars, molars) and position (upper/lower, left/right) in the mouth. "Mesial" and "distal" refer to the surfaces of the teeth, where mesial is towards the front of the mouth and distal is towards the back.

To Assist in Describing Their Locations and Functions, the Teeth