Roots

Maxillary Central Incisor

The root of the maxillary central incisor is not visible from the incisal view. However, a cross-section of the central incisor at the CEJ reveals a conical or triangular root form. The root tends to be triangular at the cervix and more conical in the middle and apical portions of the root. The root tapers towards the lingual so the base of the triangle is labial and the apex of the triangle is oriented lingually.

Maxillary Lateral Incisor

The root of the maxillary lateral incisor is not visible from the incisal view. However, a cross-section of the lateral incisor at the CEJ reveals a conical or ovoid root form. The root tapers towards the lingual.