buccoapical

English

IPA^(key): /ˌbʌkoʊˈeɪpɪkl̩/

buccoapical (comparative more buccoapical, superlative most buccoapical)

(dentistry) Pertaining to the buccal (inner cheek) surface and apex of a tooth or its alveolus.
- 2016, Anssari Moin D, Hassan B, Wismeijer D, “A patient specific biomechanical analysis of custom root analogue implant designs on alveolar bone stress: a finite element study”, in International Journal of Dentistry, volume 2016, →DOI, →PMID, →PMCID, page 8242535:
  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 […].
1. (dentistry) In a location on the buccal and apical aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
2. (dentistry) In a direction with buccal and apical vectors.

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