plunger cusp


plunger cusp

A cusp of a tooth that tends to forcibly wedge food into interproximal areas, causing an impaction. Cusp points should be rounded, shortened, or reduced with a dental drill. See also: cusp

plun·ger cusp

(plŭnjĕr kŭsp) Cusp with a postion such as to force food into interproximal areas.