anatomic height of contour

anatomic height of contour,

an imaginary line that encircles a tooth at the level of greatest circumference. Also called surveyed height of contour. See also height of contour.

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anatomic (antom´ik),

adj pertaining to the anatomy of a structure.

anatomic dead space,

n the actual capacity of the respiratory passages that extend from the nostrils to and including the terminal bronchioles.

anatomic form,

n See form, anatomic.

anatomic height of contour,

n See contour, height of.

anatomic impression,

n See impression, anatomic.

anatomic landmark,

n See landmark, anatomic.

anatomic teeth,

n.pl See tooth, anatomic.

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contour (kon´tōōr),

n the external shape, form, or surface configuration of an object.

contour, anatomic height of

n a line encircling a tooth to designate its greatest convexity.

contour, buccal,

n the shape of the buccal aspect of a posterior tooth. It normally has occlusocervical convexity, with its greatest prominence at the gingival third of the clinical buccal surface.

contour, gingival,

n the shape of the natural or artificial gingiva as it approximates the natural or artificial tooth.

contour, height of,

n the greatest convexity of a tooth viewed from a predetermined position.

contour, proximal

n the form of the mesial or distal surface of a tooth.

contour, restoration,

n the restoration of a proper contour where surfaces of teeth have been destroyed by disease processes or excessive wear.

contour, tooth,

n a shape of a tooth that is essential to a healthy gingival unit because it enables the bolus of food to be deflected from gingival margins during mastication.