adjective
- relating to or located at a crest or ridge
Usage: anatomy; geology
Examples
- The crestal bone showed signs of resorption after tooth extraction.
- Crestal measurements were taken at multiple points along the ridge.
- The geologist studied the crestal formations of the mountain range.
- Crestal height is an important factor in dental implant placement.
- The crestal area of the alveolar bone requires careful examination.
- Researchers measured crestal bone levels using radiographic imaging.