Running room
In dentistry, running room refers to the distance between the platform of a dental implant and the gingival margin.[1]
Adequate running room is necessary to allow the implant-supported crown to exhibit a tooth-shaped contour despite the circular nature of implant platforms.
References
- ^ Su, H; et al. Considerations of implant abutment and crown contour: critical contour and subcritical contour, Int J Perio Rest Dent 2010;30:335-343