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Glossary Definition of Dental Term - Enamel Shaping

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Updated: June 6, 2007

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Definition: Enamel shaping is the process in which the dentist can reshape the tooth by filing or removing some of the enamel. This process is generally used to reshape a tooth that has a small chip or is slightly out of line with the rest of the teeth. Enamel shaping is usually not painful and can produce immediate effects.
Pronunciation: E-nam-el Shap-ing
Also Known As: Shaping

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