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| Term | opaque porcelain |
| Pronunciation | oe-PAYK (POR-suh-lin, PORS-lin) |
| See also | opacious dentin |
| Definition | Porcelain that is used to mask out the color of the understructure and give the tooth its basic shade. The opaque porcelain also provides the bond between the framework and the body porcelain. |
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