incisors

📅 Updated:2025-09-25

🕒 Created:2025-09-25

🆔 ID:81906

Description

A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting.

In humans there are 4 incisors in each jaw, giving them a total of 8, while in some species of animals such as rodents, there are only 2 incisors in each jaw, giving them a total of 4.

Large and more adapted carnivorous species such as canids and felids have 6 incisors in each jaw, giving them a total of 12.

See also:
- Buckteeth
- Fangs
- Canine teeth
- Molars

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