👉 xiphoidal is a term used in dentistry to describe a dental tooth that has a small, narrow hole or gap between its apex and the root. This space is known as an apical or postapical gap and is often referred to as "xiphoid" because it appears like a small xiphophore (a type of tooth). The term comes from the Latin word "xiphon," meaning "small," which suggests that this space is small in comparison to other types
