Deadly Dental Weapons
Silverback gorillas possess canine teeth reaching 2 inches in length with substantial cutting power. These natural weapons can tear through flesh with minimal effort in combat situations. The gorilla could inflict catastrophic wounds with a single bite motion. Human teeth offer minimal offensive capabilities by comparison. The psychological impact of seeing these teeth displayed alone would likely cause some humans to back down immediately. The actual damage they could cause would be severe and potentially life-threatening with each bite.