Clinical Crown versus Anatomical Crown

The anatomical crown is defined as that portion of the tooth that is covered by enamel. The clinical crown is that portion of the tooth that is present intraorally. There are therefore clinical scenarios where the anatomical crown is shorter than, equal to or longer than the clinical crown.

 

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