Owen lines


Ow·en lines

(ō'wĕn), accentuated incremental lines in the dentin thought to be due to disturbances in the mineralization process. Synonym(s): contour lines of Owen

Ow·en lines

(ōĕn līnz) Accentuated incremental lines in the dentin thought to be due to disturbances in the mineralization process.

Owen,

Sir Richard, English anatomist, 1804-1892. contour lines of Owen - Synonym(s): Owen linesinterglobular space of Owen - one of a number of irregularly branched spaces near the periphery of the dentin of the crown of a tooth.Owen lines - accentuated incremental lines in the dentin thought to be due to disturbances in the mineralization process. Synonym(s): contour lines of Owen

Ow·en lines

(ōĕn līnz) Accentuated incremental lines in dentin thought to be due to disturbances in mineralization.