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mesiobuccal

mesiobuccal

9.9
A root or canal at the front side of a tooth next to the cheek
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛziəˈbʌkəl/
  • Specialized
: raíz mesiobucal
  • The dentist advised me that the mesiobuccal root of my molar was infected and needed treatment.

Examples

  • Each tooth was assessed at 6 sites (mesiobuccal, midbuccal, distobuccal, distolingual, midlingual, and mesiolingual).

    Academic text (2011)

  • During the root canal procedure, the endodontist carefully navigated to the mesiobuccal canal to ensure complete access.

  • To properly clean the tooth, the hygienist focused on the mesiobuccal area where plaque tends to accumulate.

Surface Forms

mesiobuccal singular
mesiobuccals plural

Morphology

mesiobuccal = buccal (opaque) = mesio + buccal

Formation from 'mesio-' + 'buccal' is regular; however, the specific anatomical sense (a root or canal) requires dental domain knowledge.

Etymology

Mesiobuccal as a noun names the root or root canal on the mesio- side, meaning 'middle' or 'toward the front of the mouth', and the buccal side, meaning 'cheek', so it refers to the specific root or canal that is toward the front and next to the cheek.