Which statement is not true of the maxillary canines?
A)The maxillary canines are usually the last permanent anterior teeth to erupt.
B)The canines have incisal edges similar to other anterior teeth.
C)The lingual surface of the crown of the maxillary canine is smoother than that of the mandibular canine.
D)The cusp tip is sharper on a maxillary canine than on a mandibular canine.

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The lingual surface of the crown of the mandibular canine is smoother than that of the maxillary canine; it consists of a less well-developed cingulum and two marginal ridges.
The maxillary canines erupt after the maxillary and mandibular incisors,and after the mandibular canines.
All canines have incisal edges.
The cusp tip is sharper on a maxillary canine than on a mandibular canine.

Which Statement Is Not True of the Maxillary Canines