Differentiate between incisors and canines.

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Incisors are present at the front of the mouth.
Canines are also called cuspids. They are situated at the ‘corners’ of the dental arches.
Incisors Canines
1. Incisors are present at the front of the mouth. 1.Canines are situated at the corners of the dental arches.
2. Incisors have sharp edges and are adapted for cutting food into small, chewable pieces. 2. Canines are sharp, elongated and pointed surfaces.
3. Their function is biting pieces of food. 3. Their primary function is to grip and tear food (tough food such as meat).

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Incisors	Canines
1. Incisors are present at the front of the mouth.	1.Canines are situated at the corners of the dental arches.
2. Incisors have sharp edges and are adapted for cutting food into small, chewable pieces.	2. Canines are sharp, elongated and pointed surfaces.
3. Their function is biting pieces of food.	3. Their primary function is to grip and tear food (tough food such as meat).