incisal surface of tooth

A tooth surface structure that forms the cutting edge of an incisor or canine tooth. It functions to shear or incise food during biting.

Type Organ
Parent Structure tooth surface structure

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What is the incisal surface of tooth?
A tooth surface structure that forms the cutting edge of an incisor or canine tooth. It functions to shear or incise food during biting.

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