What is the maxillary incisor angle range?

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What is the maxillary incisor angle range?

The measurement reflects how the upper front teeth are tipped relative to a fixed craniofacial reference plane. For the maxillary incisors, the normal angulation is about 110–114 degrees. This range represents a typical slight labial tipping that supports lip posture and anterior function. If the angle is larger, the incisors are more proclined (flared); if smaller, they’re retroclined.

The measurement reflects how the upper front teeth are tipped relative to a fixed craniofacial reference plane. For the maxillary incisors, the normal angulation is about 110–114 degrees. This range represents a typical slight labial tipping that supports lip posture and anterior function. If the angle is larger, the incisors are more proclined (flared); if smaller, they’re retroclined.

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