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Galvayne's Groove

Last Updated: September 28, 2011

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The Galvayne's groove appears at the gum margin of the upper corner incisor at about 10 years of age, extends halfway down the tooth at 15 years, and reaches the wearing surface at 20 years. The groove then begins to disappear at the gum and will completely vanish after 30 years of age.

 

 

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