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A case of barrel-shape incisors is reported in a male individual, belonging to mixed population ethnicity with predominantly mongoloid facial biotype. This morphologic trait is observed bilaterally in upper central incisors.

Sandra Moreno, Universidad del Valle. Cali, Colombia.

Profesora, Escuela de Odontología.

Freddy Moreno, Universidad del Valle. Cali, Colombia.

Profesor, Escuela de Odontología.

Moreno, S., & Moreno, F. (2017). Barrel-shape upper lateral incisor. A case report. Revista Estomatología, 18(2), 19–22. https://doi.org/10.25100/re.v18i2.5713
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