1. relating to or located at the cutting edge of a tooth
Usage: dental terminology

Examples

• The dentist examined the incisal edges of her front teeth.
• Wear patterns on the incisal surface indicated teeth grinding.
• The incisal angle was carefully restored during the procedure.
• Chipping occurred along the incisal margin of the tooth.
• The orthodontist measured the incisal overlap between upper and lower teeth.