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Four basic types of human teeth make up the complete set of 32 adult permanent teeth. The following teeth can be found on each side of each jaw:
Two incisors
One cuspid or canine tooth
02 premolars, also known as bicuspids
03 molars
Each type of tooth has a specialized function. Chisel-shaped incisors are used for cutting food while the canines with their single, prominent cusp are useful for stabbing and piercing food. Bicuspids, as their name indicates, have two cusps and one or two roots, making them suitable for chewing food. Molars are used for mastication—biting or grinding—of food to enable swallowing. Four or five cusps and multiple roots make them ideally suited for this role.
Primary or baby teeth are 20 in number and include only the incisors, canines and premolars.
Two incisors
One cuspid or canine tooth
02 premolars, also known as bicuspids
03 molars
Each type of tooth has a specialized function. Chisel-shaped incisors are used for cutting food while the canines with their single, prominent cusp are useful for stabbing and piercing food. Bicuspids, as their name indicates, have two cusps and one or two roots, making them suitable for chewing food. Molars are used for mastication—biting or grinding—of food to enable swallowing. Four or five cusps and multiple roots make them ideally suited for this role.
Primary or baby teeth are 20 in number and include only the incisors, canines and premolars.