left upper lateral primary incisor tooth

The left upper lateral primary incisor is a deciduous tooth erupting around 9-13 months of age, with a single root and slightly smaller crown than the central incisor.

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

It functions in cutting and incising food, contributes to anterior tooth guidance, and assists in maintaining oral-facial esthetics.

It is attached to the maxilla by a periodontal ligament and root, and occludes with the lower lateral and central incisors.

It is important for assessing primary dentition development, maintaining proper space for permanent lateral incisors, and identifying developmental anomalies or trauma in young children.