 INCISORS
- The 8 incisors
are the very front teeth with rather flat surfaces, one root and a straight
edge for cutting and biting the food.
CANINES
- The 4 canines are very strong, pointed
corner teeth for tearing and shredding. |
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PREMOLARS
- The 8 premolars behind the canines,
with a flat upper surface and 1-2 roots. They are used for the chewing
of the food.
MOLARS
- The 12 molars are the back teeth
with large and flat upper surface and 2-4 roots. They are used for the
final chewing and grinding of the food before swallowing. (mola is the
latin word for mill). |
WISDOM
Teeth
