buccal corridor width

buccal corridor width (buk´l kor´idr),

n the negative space between the buccal surface of the maxillary first premolar and the inner point at which the lips join when the patient smiles. It is often stated as a ratio of the inner lip commissure width divided by the distance between the first maxillary premolars.

buccal flange,

n See flange, buccal.

buccal lymph nodes,

n See lymph nodes, buccal.

buccal mucosa,

n See mucosa, oral.

buccal notch,

n See notch, buccal.

buccal shelf,

n See shelf, buccal.

buccal splint,

n See splint, buccal.

buccal surface,

n See surface, buccal.

buccal tube,

n See tube, buccal.

buccal vestibule,

n See vestibule, buccal.