anatomic tooth

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Boucher CO. J PROSTHET DENT 1953;3:633-56.

Definition from Glossary

1: artificial teeth that duplicate the anatomic forms of natural teeth 2: teeth that have prominent cusps on the masticating surfaces and that are designed to articulate with the teeth of the opposing natural or prosthetic dentition 3: anatomic teeth with cuspal inclinations greater than 0 degrees that tend to replica natural tooth anatomy—usage cusp teeth (30 to 45 degrees) are considered anatomic teeth. Modified occlusal forms are those with a 20-degree cusp incline or less—called also anatomical teeth

Pronunciation
ăn′a-to˘m′i˘k tēth