Incisal point

Dentition models, left upper jaw, right lower jaw

The incisal point , also Incisale, (Latin incisive incisor) is the reference point when measuring the skull (cephalometry) and measuring the teeth . The incisal point is the point of contact between the incisal edges of the two lower central incisors (mesial approximal contact ). It is 1 mm below the cutting edge. Together with the geometric centers of the condyles of the temporomandibular joint, it defines the Bonwill triangle . When articulating dentition models in an articulator , the incisal point is aligned with the incisal pin.

The tip of the incisal edge of the most forward (labial) central upper or lower incisor is called the incision.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ University of Hanover, Definitions ( Memento of the original from January 11, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.