In dentistry, mammelons refer to an anatomical

Anatomy

Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy , and plant anatomy...

 feature on the incisal edges of teeth. Frequently found on erupting central and lateral incisor

Incisor

Incisors are the first kind of tooth in heterodont mammals. They are located in the premaxilla above and mandible below.-Function:...

s, mammelons appear as three little bumps. Since this part of the tooth is the first to wear away from attrition

Attrition (dental)

Attrition is the loss of teeth structure by mechanical forces from opposing teeth. Attrition initially affects the enamel and, if unchecked, may proceed to the underlying dentin. Once past the enamel, attrition quickly destroys the softer dentin. Erosion is a very important contributing factor to...

, mammelons may not visible on teeth of older people. Instead, the best chance to see this characteristic is soon after eruption

Tooth eruption

Tooth eruption is a process in tooth development in which the teeth enter the mouth and become visible. It is currently believed that the periodontal ligaments play an important role in tooth eruption...

of the tooth into the mouth.