In a frontal view of the teeth, if there is a step on the right side, where is the fracture likely located?

In a frontal view of the teeth, if there is a step present on the right side, this would indicate that the fracture is likely located at the midline across the arch of the teeth. This is because a step on one side of the dental arch typically implies a misalignment or a defect that affects the midline, resulting in an asymmetrical appearance.

When observing the teeth from a frontal perspective, a step on one side suggests that there is a discrepancy that is not centered, thereby implicating the midline as the area where the fracture would influence the alignment or contour of the dental arch.

In contrast, a distal or mesial fracture would typically result in different positional changes that would not primarily create a notable step at the midline. Additionally, a buccal fracture would more likely affect the external surface of the tooth rather than creating a step observed from a frontal view.