Buccal administration is a topical route of administration by which drugs held or applied in the buccal area diffuse through the oral mucosa and enter directly into the bloodstream.

What does buccal mean in medical terms?

Medical Definition of buccal

1 : of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying a cheek the buccal surface of a tooth the buccal branch of the facial nerve. 2 : of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth the buccal cavity.

Does buccal mean oral?

Sublingual and buccal medication administration are two different ways of giving medication by mouth. ... Buccal administration involves placing a drug between your gums and cheek, where it also dissolves and is absorbed into your blood.