| buccolingual | 1. Pertaining to the cheek and the tongue. 2. In dentistry, referring to that aspect of the dental arch or those surfaces of the teeth in contact with the mucosa of the lip or cheek and the tongue. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| buccolingual diameter | The diameter of the crown of a tooth measured from the buccal to the lingual surfaces. (05 Mar 2000) |
| buccolingual dimension | The diameter or dimension of a premolar or molar tooth from buccal to lingual surface. (05 Mar 2000) |
| buccolingual relation | The position of a space or tooth in relation to the tongue and the cheek. (05 Mar 2000) |