mesiodistal Definition
- 1relating to or extending in the direction from the mesial to the distal side of a tooth
- 2relating to or extending in the direction from the front to the back of the mouth
Using mesiodistal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mesiodistal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The mesiodistal dimension of the tooth is measured from the contact point on the mesial surface to the contact point on the distal surface.
Example
The mesiodistal diameter of the tooth is greater than the buccolingual diameter.
📌
Summary: mesiodistal in Brief
'Mesiodistal' [mez-ee-oh-dis-tl, mes-] is an adjective used to describe the direction from the mesial to the distal side of a tooth or from the front to the back of the mouth. It is commonly used in dentistry to describe the dimensions of teeth.
