Canines are cone shaped teeth that come to a point at a single cusp. At first glance, canines may occasionally be misidentified as I1s or P3s. However, canines have much longer roots relative to their crown height than incisors and premolars. Furthermore, worn canines have a diamond-shaped dentin patch which is distinct from the rectangular dentin patch characteristic of incisors.
More teeth specimens can be found in the digital teaching collection. See also incisors, premolars, and molars.
Siding Canines
The roots of the maxillary and mandibular canines are offset distally. The grooves on the root surface are deeper on the distal aspect than on the medial aspect. Finally, the facet where the canine contacts the premolar is much larger than the facet where it contacts the lateral incisor.
Siding Canines
The roots of the maxillary and mandibular canines are offset distally. The grooves on the root surface are deeper on the distal aspect than on the medial aspect. Finally, the facet where the canine contacts the premolar is much larger than the facet where it contacts the lateral incisor.