Chapter 3 Curvatures Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
proximal areas
A
areas of proximal surfaces touch one another
-mesial or distal
-located at the widest part of crown
2
Q
proximal point
A
cusp of one tooth touches the occlusal surface of tooth in opposing arch
3
Q
open contact
A
when adjacent teeth do not touch tightly at their contact areas
4
Q
diastema
A
if the open contact is very wide
5
Q
embrasures
A
“spillways” spaces between teeth
- name based on location
6
Q
gingival embrasures
A
only if interproximal space is not occupied by any gingiva or bone
-aka Cervical embrasure
7
Q
too much deflection
A
-leave some gingiva without the right amount of stimulation
8
Q
too little deflection
A
allow some food to be forced into the gingival crevice
9
Q
overhang fillings
A
allow buildup of plaque, bacteria, and food
