mesiodistal

[ mē′zē-ō-dĭs′təl ]

adj.

Of or relating to the mesial and distal surfaces of a tooth, especially the plane or diameter joining them.

Nearby words

mesio-occlusal, mesiobuccal, mesiocervical, mesioclusion, mesiodens, mesiodistal, mesiogingival, mesiolabial, mesiolingual, mesiolinguo-occlusal, mesiolinguopulpal

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