Toothbased

Toothbased is a neologism used as an adjective to describe something organized around tooth units, tooth morphology, or tooth-related data. In dentistry and dental informatics, the term may refer to data models, charts, or analyses that index information by individual teeth rather than by patient as a whole, enabling per-tooth measurements and localized assessments.

The word combines tooth with based. In formal writing, the common spelling is tooth-based with a hyphen; the closed form toothbased appears mainly in branding, code identifiers, or limited niche usage. Because it is not a widely standardized term, its meaning can vary by discipline.

In dental practice contexts, toothbased concepts appear in per-tooth charting, per-tooth occlusal analysis, and treatment planning that treats each tooth as a distinct unit. For example, a toothbased chart might attach diagnostic findings, restorations, and mobility to specific teeth rather than to the mouth overall. In orthodontics and prosthodontics, toothbased design can refer to appliances, crowns, or aligners that are customized to the morphology and alignment of each tooth.

In engineering or design discussions, the phrase may be used metaphorically to indicate designs derived from tooth geometry, such as gear tooth profiles, though this usage is uncommon and not standardized.

Because there is no single accepted definition, clarity is essential: define the term when introducing it, specify the domain of application, and provide concrete examples to avoid ambiguity. See also tooth numbering systems, odontology, and gear teeth.