👉 The term "hyoepiglottic" is used in medicine and dentistry to refer to a specific type of soft tissue that can be affected by certain dental procedures. In general, hyoepiglottic refers to the area surrounding the epiglottis, which is a protective structure found on the roof of the mouth between the lips and chin. During dental procedures such as root canal therapy or bone grafting, if the hyoepiglottic tissue
