Buccoapical

//ˌbʌkoʊˈeɪpɪkl̩// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to the buccal (inner cheek) surface and apex of a tooth or its alveolus.

    "Two loads were applied to simulate anterior bite force: an oblique buccoapical force with a magnitude of 300 N set on 135° to the long axis of the implant and a vertical force in apical direction to the long axis of the implant with a magnitude of 150 N […]."

  2. 2
    Pertaining to the buccal (inner cheek) surface and apex of a tooth or its alveolus.; In a location on the buccal and apical aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
  3. 3
    Pertaining to the buccal (inner cheek) surface and apex of a tooth or its alveolus.; In a direction with buccal and apical vectors.

Example

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"Two loads were applied to simulate anterior bite force: an oblique buccoapical force with a magnitude of 300 N set on 135° to the long axis of the implant and a vertical force in apical direction to the long axis of the implant with a magnitude of 150 N […]."

Etymology

From bucco- + apical.

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