Human Teeth
Maxillary teeth
Incisor Central incisor Lateral incisor Canine Premolar First premolar Second premolar Molar First molar Second molar Third molar
Mandibular teeth
Incisor Central incisor Lateral incisor Canine Premolar First premolar Second premolar Molar First molar Second molar Third molar
Mandibular canine
Mandibular canines of permanent and primary teeth marked in red.

The mandibular canine is the tooth located distally (away from the midline of the face) from both mandibular lateral incisors of the mouth but mesially (toward the midline of the face) from both mandibular first premolars. Both the maxillary and mandibular canines are called the "cornerstone" of the mouth because they are all located three teeth away from the midline, and separate the premolars from the incisors. The location of the canines reflect their dual function as they complement both the premolars and incisors during mastication, commonly known as chewing. Nonetheless, the most common action of the canines is tearing of food. There is a single cusp on canines, and they resemble the prehensile teeth found in carnivorous animals. Though relatively the same, there are some minor differences between the deciduous (baby) mandibular canine and that of the permanent mandibular canine. The maxillary sinus is the largest paranasal sinus. ... Types of teeth Molars are used for grinding up foods Carnassials are used for slicing food. ... Incisors are the first kind of tooth in heterodont mammals. ... The premolar teeth or bicuspids are transitional teeth located between the canine and molar teeth. ... Molar 47 (left), molar 46 and premolar 45(right) Molars are the rearmost and most complicated kind of tooth in most mammals. ... The mandible (inferior maxillary bone) (together with the maxilla) is the largest and strongest bone of the face. ... Types of teeth Molars are used for grinding up foods Carnassials are used for slicing food. ... Incisors are the first kind of tooth in heterodont mammals. ... The premolar teeth or bicuspids are transitional teeth located between the canine and molar teeth. ... Molar 47 (left), molar 46 and premolar 45(right) Molars are the rearmost and most complicated kind of tooth in most mammals. ... Types of teeth Molars are used for grinding up foods Carnassials are used for slicing food. ... Faces of Mother, Child. ... Sagittal section of nose mouth, pharynx, and larynx. ... A canine may refer to: a canine tooth. ... Incisors are the first kind of tooth in heterodont mammals. ... Mastication or chewing is the process by which food is torn and/or crushed by teeth. ... In common parlance, a cusp is an important moment usually regarded as a decision point upon which consequent events are determined. ... Prehensility is the quality of an organ that has adapted for grasping or holding. ... ...

In the universal system of notation, the deciduous mandibular canines are designated by a letter written in uppercase. The right deciduous mandibular canine is known as "R", and the left one is known as "M". The international notation has a different system of notation. Thus, the right deciduous mandibular canine is known as "83", and the left one is known as "73".

In the universal system of notation, the permanent mandibular canines are designated by a number. The right permanent mandibular canine known as "27", and the left one is known as "22". In the Palmer notation, a number is used in conjunction with a symbol designating in which quadrant the tooth is found. For this tooth, the left and right canines would have the same number, "3", but the right one would have the symbol, "┐", over it, while the left one would have, "┌". The international notation has a different numbering system than the previous two, and the right permanent mandibular canine is known as "43", and the left one is known as "33".

References

• Ash, Major M. and Stanley J. Nelson, 2003. Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Occlusion. 8th edition.