The surface of a posterior tooth that faces the cheek is called the:

The surface of a posterior tooth that faces

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ALingual surface
BBuccal surface
CIncisal surface
DDistal surface

✓ Correct answer: B. Buccal surface Buccal refers to the surface of premolars and molars adjacent to the cheek. The general term facial covers both buccal (posterior) and labial (anterior) surfaces.

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