1. In a manner relating to or directed toward the corona or crown of a tooth; along the coronal plane or axis.
Usage: dentistry; anatomy
2. In a manner relating to the coronal plane of the body, which divides the front and back.
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The dentist moved the instrument coronally along the tooth surface.
• In anatomical imaging, the coronal view is often compared with sagittal and axial sections.
• The fracture extended coronally from the root apex.
• Coronally positioned flaps are used in periodontal surgery to cover exposed root surfaces.