Sextant at Dentist Dictionary
What is Sextant? one of the six relatively equal sections into which a dental arch can be divided, for example tooth numbers 1-5; 6-11; 12-16; 17-21; 22-27; 28-32. Sometimes used for recording periodontal charting.Dental Definition Added By: Anthony
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