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.

It is located in the maxilla on the left side, distal to the lateral incisor in the anterior region of the upper jaw.

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.

It is attached to the maxilla by a periodontal ligament and long single root, and occludes with the lower canine in canine guidance.

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.