Definition: The incisors are the four lower and four upper front teeth not including the cuspid (canine) teeth. Incisors are also called laterals and centrals.
Pronunciation: In-cis-ors
Also Known As: laterals, centrals
Glossary Definition of Dental Term - Incisors
by Tammy Davenport
for About.comUpdated: June 6, 2007
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