subdentate

/sʌbˈdɛnteɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a lower tooth in the jaw smaller than the corresponding tooth in the opposite jaw.

“The patient’s subdentate condition made it challenging to find the correct dental implants.”

2. noun

A person or animal with subdentation of the teeth.

“The dentist examined the subdentate patient to develop a customized treatment plan.”

Synonyms

  • hypodontia
  • subnormal

Antonyms

  • hyperdentia
  • supernormal