height
[hīt] the vertical measurement of something.
height of contour the measurement of a tooth from the lingual to the vestibular surface at its greatest bulge.
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height of con·tour
the line encircling a tooth or other structure at its greatest bulge or diameter. It relates to a selected path of insertion of a dental appliance or device.
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height of con·tour
(hīt kon'tūr) Greatest elevation on the crown of a tooth on the buccal and lingual surfaces (i.e., bulge).
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height of con·tour
(hīt kon'tūr) Line encircling tooth or other structure at its greatest bulge or diameter, within a given or specified plane; relates to selected path of insertion of dental appliance or device.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012