The term" contact point" which is often used to designate the contact of teeth i the same arch is a_____________?
Correct answer: D. Misnomer
- A. Synonym
- B. Antonym
- C. Laevonomer
- D. Misnomer
Explanation
A contact between adjacent teeth is usually an area rather than a single point, especially after normal wear and functional adaptation. Therefore, “contact point” is technically a misnomer, although the term remains commonly used.
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