Term | cement gap |
Variations | internal gap |
See also | die spacer |
Definition | A space left inside a fixed restoration, thicker around the body of the preparation and tapering thinner at the margin, to allow room for cement. Without such a gap, a crown would not seat fully on the tooth due to the thickness occupied by the cement. |
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