left upper secondary canine tooth

ADA tooth 11

A upper secondary canine tooth that is in the left side of the upper jaw region.

Type Organ
Structure parente lateral structure
Nom latin ADA tooth 11

Questions fréquentes

What is the left upper secondary canine tooth?
The left upper secondary canine is a permanent tooth that erupts around 11-12 years of age, replacing the primary canine with a pointed cusp and single long root.
Where is the left upper secondary canine tooth located?
It is located in the maxilla on the left side, distal to the lateral incisor in the anterior region of the upper jaw.
What is the function of the left upper secondary canine tooth?
It functions to tear and rend food, guides the jaw during lateral movements, and is the longest-rooted tooth, providing stability to the dental arch.
What is the left upper secondary canine tooth connected to?
It is attached to the maxilla by a periodontal ligament and long single root, and occludes with the lower canine in canine guidance.
Why is the left upper secondary canine tooth clinically important?
It is critical for establishing proper occlusal guidance, is often impacted and requires orthodontic guidance to proper position, and is essential for long-term dental stability and function.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.