Anterior teeth
In dentistry, the term anterior teeth usually refers as a group to the incisors and canine teeth as distinguished from the posterior teeth, which are the premolars and molars. The distinction is one of anterior versus posterior. The distinction holds in both the upper jaw and lower jaw. As a rough guide, it can be said that the anterior teeth are tailored to biting whereas the posterior teeth are tailored to chewing.
Anterior teeth are inherently more accessible than are posterior teeth. Sometimes dental health and choice of dental treatment are influenced by this factor.