Incisor Health Dictionary

Incisor: From 3 Different Sources


One of the 8 front teeth (4 in the upper jaw and 4 in the lower) used for cutting through solid food (see teeth).
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
The term for the four front TEETH of each jaw.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary
n. any of the four front teeth in each jaw, two on each side of the midline. They are normally spade-shaped and narrow-edged for cutting. See also dentition.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Molar–incisor Hypomineralization

a defect involving a deficiency in the mineralization of permanent first molar and incisor teeth during their maturation phase, thought to be due to a disturbance of development around the time of birth. It often presents in discolouration (yellow, brown, cream, or white depending on severity) and results in the affected teeth being more susceptible to decay.... molar–incisor hypomineralization



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