Qualitative analyses were made of morphologic variations in a large collection of extracted upper canine teeth. The range of variation negates the concept of a "typical tooth," but it also shows that certain characteristics tend to be found in a particular tooth of the dentition. This knowledge may be of anthropologic or forensic significance, especially to facilitate the identification of incomplete teeth.
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