Step by step carving of maxillary central incisor

Objectives The purpose of this paper is to detail the steps for carving the maxillary central incisor, providing guidance for dental students to successfully carve this tooth Material and Methods During the first year, dental anatomy is one of the core subjects taught to dental students in the faculty of dental of medicine Monastir Tunisia. In the curriculum of first year dental study, it is the unique dental speciality. First, it is taught through lecture sessions in where the student acquires the knowledge about the teeth: from general characteristics to specifics ones. The terminology and different dental tissues are also taught. Second, during the lab sessions, students are invited to carve the teeth in order to anchor the knowledge of dental anatomy and to acquire manual skills. Results The tooth is correctly carved with a respected outlines and surfaces. Conclusion The carving to the teeth is a mandatory step to each future dentist which plays a crucial role to anchor the Knowledge dental morphology.