This document provides details on the anatomy and morphology of the maxillary canine tooth. It discusses the following key points:
- The maxillary canine develops from 4 lobes and has a single pointed cusp, making it well-suited for tearing food.
- Anatomically, it has a prominent labial ridge and cingulum on the lingual side. The root tapers to a sharp apex and has developmental depressions on the mesial and distal surfaces.
- Chronologically, calcification begins at 4-5 months, enamel is completed by 6-7 years, and eruption occurs between 11-12 years of age. The root is fully formed between 13-15 years.