Difference between Incisors and Canine teeth
No. |
Incisors (A type of teeth) |
Canine (A type of teeth) |
1. | Incisors are chisel shaped (Sharp edge). | Canines are slightly more pointed than incisors. |
2. | Incisor types of teeth are present at the front of the mouth. | Canine types of teeth are present on each side of incisors in the mouth. |
3. | The roots of incisor type of teeth are mostly tapers | The roots of canine type of teeth are labiolingual thickness and convex. |
4. | Proximal crown form of incisor type of teeth are triangular and concave. | Proximal crown form of incisor type of teeth are triangular and mostly convex. |
5. | In incisor type of teeth, incisor crowns are blade-like and flat (like flattened shovels), the outline is square or rectangular. | In canine type of teeth, canine crown are tusk like and conical, the outline of occlusal dentin patch is diamond shaped. |
6. | Incisor type of teeth are responsible for the biting and making pieces of food. | Canine type of teeth are responsible for the tearing of food. |