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==Background of the name== | ==Background of the name== | ||
The name "canine," derived from the Latin "dens caninus" (dog tooth), reflects its resemblance to the canine tooth in dogs. The term "eye tooth" is an older name, originating from the fact that the root of the upper canine tooth extends close to the [[Corpus:Orbit|orbit]], and inflammation of the root often causes swelling and redness under the [[Corpus:Eye|eye]]. | The name "canine," derived from the Latin "dens caninus" (dog tooth), reflects its resemblance to the canine tooth in dogs. The term "eye tooth" is an older name, originating from the fact that the [[Corpus: dental root|root]] of the upper canine tooth extends close to the [[Corpus:Orbit|orbit]], and inflammation of the root often causes swelling and redness under the [[Corpus:Eye|eye]]. | ||
== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
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Synonym: cuspid
Definition
The canine is the third tooth in each quadrant of the human dentition.
Background of the name
The name "canine," derived from the Latin "dens caninus" (dog tooth), reflects its resemblance to the canine tooth in dogs. The term "eye tooth" is an older name, originating from the fact that the root of the upper canine tooth extends close to the orbit, and inflammation of the root often causes swelling and redness under the eye.
Anatomy
Canines are unicuspid teeth characterized by a single, pointed chewing tip formed by a divided cutting edge. The upper canines are larger than the lower ones and typically have two roots, while the lower canines usually have only one root. Additionally, canines are the longest teeth in the human dentition.