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crestal

crestal

8.3
At the top of a structure, especially a bone
  • adjective
  • /ˈkrɛstəl/
  • Specialized
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  • The surgeon made an incision at the crestal region to access the underlying tissues.

Examples

  • The crestal height is an important factor to consider in dental implant placement.

  • For some time thereafter, the typical water cuts stayed around 20 percent, although the flood front was advancing rapidly to the crestal area.

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  • During the examination, the dentist noted changes in the crestal bone surrounding the dental implant.

Synonyms

apical
vscrestal
  • Specialized
1 8.9

At the tip of something, especially a plant or body part

refers to the top or ridge of a structure rather than the pointed tip

Surface Forms

crestal positive

Morphology

crestal = crest (transparent) = crest + al

The adjective is a straightforward formation meaning 'relating to the crest' with the common suffix -al.

Etymology

The word crestal comes from the Latin crista, meaning 'crest' or 'tuft', like the comb on a rooster's head, and the same root is in the simple word crest. So, crestal describes something at the very top or ridge of a structure, which is why doctors use it for the top of a bone or ridge.