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| Term | interproximal embrasure |
| Pronunciation | in-tur-PROK-suh-mul (em-BRAY-zhur, im-BRAY-zhur) |
| See also | embrasure |
| Definition | A V-shaped space formed by the curved proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth. There are 4 interproximal embrasures surrounding the proximal contacts. For anterior teeth: gingival, incisal, labial and lingual embrasures. For posterior teeth: gingival, occlusal, buccal and lingual embrasures. |
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