clinical crown


crown

 [krown] 1. the topmost part of an organ or structure, e.g., the top of the head.2. artificial crown.anatomical crown the upper, enamel-covered part of a tooth.  Anatomical and clinical crowns, demonstrating that the former are independent of the state of surrounding tissues while the latter depend on the height of the surrounding gingiva. From Dorland's, 2000.artificial crown a metal, porcelain, or plastic reproduction of a crown affixed to the remaining natural structure of a tooth.clinical crown that portion of a tooth visible above the gingiva.

clin·i·cal crown

that part of the crown of a tooth visible in the oral cavity. Synonym(s): corona clinica

clin·i·cal crown

(klin'i-kăl krown) That portion of the anatomic crown of a tooth that is covered with enamel and visible in the oral cavity.

clin·i·cal crown

(klin'i-kăl krown) Part of tooth crown visible in oral cavity.