interdental /in·ter·den·tal/ (-den´t'l) between the proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth in the same arch.
Interdental
interdental (in´turden´t
l),
in·ter·den·tal ( n t r-d n tl)adj. 1. Located or made for use between the teeth. 2. Of or relating to the relationship between the proximal surfaces of the teeth of the same arch. |
Interdental
Between the teeth.
Mentioned in: Oral Hygiene
interdental (in´turden´t
l),adj situated between the proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth.
interdental canal,
n See canal, interdental.
interdental embrasure,
n See embrasure, interdental.
interdental gingiva,
n See gingiva, interdental.
interdental septum,
n See septum, interdental.
interdental splint,
n See splint, interdental.
interdental tip,
n an oral hygiene tool that features a rubber tip shaped like a small cone or pyramid; used to assist in the removal of plaque and other matter from between teeth. Also effective in and around the gingival area.
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