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Interdental

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interdental /in·ter·den·tal/ (-den´t'l) between the proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth in the same arch.
in·ter·den·tal (ntr-dntl)
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´tl),
adj situated between the proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth.
interdental canal,
interdental embrasure,
interdental gingiva,
interdental septum,
interdental splint,
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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