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incisal /in·ci·sal/ (in-si´z'l) 1. cutting. 2. pertaining to the cutting edge of an anterior tooth.
incisal [insī′zəl] Etymology: L, incidere, to cut into 1 cutting. 2 pertaining to the cutting edge of an anterior tooth. incisal (insī´z adj relating to the cutting edge of the anterior teeth, incisors, or canines. incisal angle, n See angle, incisal. incisal edge, n the cutting surface of the incisors. incisal guidance angle, n See angle, incisal guidance. incisal guide, n See guide, incisal. incisal guide pin, n See pin, incisal guide. incisal rest, n See rest, incisal. incisal the cutting edge of an incisor or canine tooth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Removal of incisal edge discolouration for smokers. Prepare the teeth to be crowned using a #330 carbide bur to reduce the incisal edge by approximately 2 mm, open the interproximal contacts and remove decay (Figure 5). Other reference points are the incisal edge of the upper front teeth, the upper lip line when relaxed and when the patient is smiling. |
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