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Synonyms oral


a buccal gland.
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the buccal aspect of the gum.

Examples of buccal

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There is always one large buccal cusp, especially so in the mandibular first premolar.
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Size and function of ammonite aptychi in comparison with buccal masses of modem cephalopods.
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Buccal infiltration of articaine has been reported to successfully anaesthetise mandibular molars.
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The buccal crown of the Sharpear Enope Squid is heavily pigmented.
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Some animals such as squirrels and hamsters use the buccal pouch to carry food or other items.
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Two strong crests descend from the front and back faces of the protocone in a buccal direction.
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The tooth to be used must have healthy dentine and buccal tissues.
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In humans, the region is innervated by the buccal nerve.
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The principle platforms covered include oral, buccal, nasal, dermal, and taste masking technologies.
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More examples
  • Of or relating to or toward the cheek
  • Lying within the mouth; "a buccal gland"
  • Oriented toward the inside of the cheek; "the buccal aspect of the gum"
  • (buccally) In a buccal manner
  • The tooth surface which is next to the cheek. Usually only posterior teeth touch the cheek, so people usually use the term "buccal" only when talking about the back teeth.
  • Refers to the side of a tooth that is adjacent to (or the direction towards) the inside of the cheek, as opposed to lingual or palatal, which refer to the side of a tooth adjacent to (or the direction towards) the tongue or palate, respectively. ...
  • The outer (cheek) side of posterior teeth in the lower and upper arches.
  • Pertaining to the cheeks or the mouth cavity in general. Buccal cell samples for analysis can be obtained easily and painlessly by a gentle brushing or scraping of the inside of the mouth.
  • (buk'ahl)Fat Pad-fat that lies deeper within the cheek than the more superficial fat just under the skin. The pad in some people reaches up to the temple area by extending upward under the arch of the cheek bone. If there is an overabundance of fat in the pad ones face may appear round. ...