Term | anatomic crown |
Pronunciation | an-uh-TAH-mik ... |
Variations | anatomical crown |
See also | anatomic, crown, clinical crown |
Definition | 1. The part of a tooth that is covered with enamel, extending from the cemento-enamel junction to the cusp tips or incisal edge. 2. In CAD, a crown with anatomic contours, as opposed to a coping. |
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