Interdental (redirected from interdentally)

interdental /in·ter·den·tal/ (-den´t'l) between the proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth in the same arch.

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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.

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Interdental

Between the teeth.

Mentioned in: Oral Hygiene

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interdental (in´turden´tl),

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.