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| Term | contouring |
| Pronunciation | KON-toor-ing |
| See also | contour |
| Definition | 1. The act of shaping a restoration to fit the contours of the surrounding dentition. 2. Commonly used to describe the process of shaping fired porcelain restorations. |
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