Definition of "incisal" [incisal]

• Of, relating to, or being the cutting edge of an incisor or canine tooth. (adjective)

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• "I'm thinking along the lines of an envelope, soft tissue wedge removal and fluid drainage, just enough to expose about the incisal quarter of each."
• "Basically, what are the soft tissue objectives in relation to the incisal edges of the centrals."
• "I use an electrosurge although I sometimes use a scalpel and remove some of the tissue on the incisal edge."