Posted by Josh Ward on December 28, 2001 at 17:34:03:
In Reply to: crowning posted by Jason on December 26, 2001 at 23:40:38:
Crowning has to do with the whole tooth having a higher area generally in the middle of the tooth along the tooth like an upside down canoe . Topping is where the cutter not only machines the sides and fillet or valley of the tooth but also finishes the tops or crests of the teeth .