DENTITION
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DENTITION |
DENTITION Teeth can be divided into maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) There are four different categories of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Adults will usually have a total of 32 teeth. This would include 8 incisors (4 upper and 4 lower), 4 canines (2 upper and 2 lower), 8 premolars (4 upper and 4 lower), and 12 molars (6 upper and 6 lower). The function of each tooth is different. Incisors are designed for cutting, canines are pointed for tearing, and premolars and molars are designed for grinding and reducing food. (Bass p. 273) |
  MAXILLA MANDIBLE |