left upper primary canine tooth

ADA tooth H

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

类型 Organ
上级结构 lateral structure
拉丁名称 ADA tooth H

常见问题

What is the left upper primary canine tooth?
The left upper primary canine is a deciduous tooth erupting around 16-22 months of age, featuring a pointed cusp and single root, designed for tearing food and guiding lateral jaw movements.
Where is the left upper primary 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 primary canine tooth?
It functions to tear and rend food, guides the jaw in lateral movements during mastication, and maintains proper posterior occlusal contacts in the primary dentition.
What is the left upper primary canine tooth connected to?
It is attached to the maxilla by a periodontal ligament and root, and occludes with the lower canine in canine guidance.
Why is the left upper primary canine tooth clinically important?
It is essential for establishing proper occlusal guidance, maintaining primary dentition stability, and loss or damage can compromise lateral jaw movement guidance and permanent canine eruption.

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