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| Term | embrasure |
| Pronunciation | em-BRAY-zhur, im-BRAY-zhur |
| Variations | interproximal embrasure |
| See also | gingival embrasure, incisal embrasure, labial embrasure, lingual embrasure, occlusal embrasure, buccal embrasure |
| Definition | 1. An opening with outward flaring sides. 2. A V-shaped space formed by the curved proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth. In dental technology, we define 4 embrasures surrounding the proximal contacts. For anterior teeth: gingival embrasure, incisal embrasure, labial embrasure and lingual embrasure. For posterior teeth: gingival embrasure, occlusal embrasure, buccal embrasure and lingual embrasure. |
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