What does overcarve mean?
Overcarve means (transitive) To carve too much or too deeply..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(transitive) To carve too much or too deeply..
If the finished restoration is overcarved, the depth dimension is decreased further thereby adding to the problem. By carving deep grooves in the occlusal anatomy, stress concentrations can further exacerbate the problem.
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Overcarve means (transitive) To carve too much or too deeply..
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If the finished restoration is overcarved, the depth dimension is decreased further thereby adding to the problem. By carving deep grooves in the occlusal anatomy, stress concentrations can further exacerbate the problem.
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