MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The incisal edge is also known as the incisal surface or incisal plane. When newly erupted, the central and lateral incisors have three mamelons, or rounded enamel extensions on the incisal ridge, or edge. The mamelons usually undergo attrition shortly after eruption.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mamelons are small, rounded projections of enamel from the incisal edges of newly erupted anterior teeth. The projections wear away soon after eruption. Cingulum (Figure 2-12). A cingulum is found on the lingual aspect of an anterior tooth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mamelons – three bulges on the incisal edge of the newly erupted central incisor. Mamelons normally disappear from normal wear.