Embrasures are spillways between teeth that allow food to be shunted away from contact areas.While effective embrasures are self-cleaning,poorly contoured embrasures lead to gingival irritation and breakdown.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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Both statements correctly describe features of embrasures.The terms embrasure and spillway are often used synonymously.In addition to shunting food and self-cleansing aspects,effective embrasures permit a slight amount of gingival stimulation by frictionally massaging food.Poorly contoured embrasures decrease the beneficial aspects of embrasures and lead to accumulation of plaque,debris,and food.

Embrasures Are Spillways Between Teeth That Allow Food to Be