Upper right canine
Dens caninus
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- What it is
- The longest tooth, with one pointed cusp and a single very long root. The crown is covered with enamel, the hardest substance in the body.
- Function
- Grips and tears food and guides the jaw in side-to-side movements.
- Size
- Crown ≈ 7.5 × 8.0 mm, 10.0 mm tall; root ≈ 17 mm
- Clinical note
- Canine roots can reach 17 mm; upper canines are often called eye teeth.