Give one difference between the following:
1. Crown and root
2. Incisor and canine.

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A tooth is made up of a crown, neck, and root. The Crown is the topmost white visible part of the tooth. It is covered by a hard, outer covering called enamel. The root is the part of the tooth embedded in the jaw bone and is normally not visible.
Incisors are a set of four front teeth in both upper and lower jaws. They are used for cutting and biting food. Canines are long sharp and pointed teeth. They are seen on either side of the incisors. They are used for holding and tearing the food.

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Give one difference between the following:1. Crown and root2. Incisor and canine.

Give one difference between the following:
1. Crown and root
2. Incisor and canine.