| contour | 1. The outline of a part; the surface configuration. 2. In dentistry, to restore the normal outlines of a broken or otherwise misshapen tooth, or to create the external shape or form of a prosthesis. Origin: L. Con-(intens.), + torno, to turn (in a lathe), fr. Tornus, a lathe (05 Mar 2000) |
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| contour lines of Owen | Accentuated incremental line's in the dentin thought to be due to disturbances in the mineralization process. Synonym: contour lines of Owen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gingival contour | The shape or form of the gingiva, either natural or artificial, around the necks of the teeth. Synonym: gum contour. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| gum contour | The shape or form of the gingiva, either natural or artificial, around the necks of the teeth. Synonym: gum contour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| height of contour | See: height of contour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flange contour | The design of the flange of a denture. (05 Mar 2000) |