Question

3:2:1:2 is the ratio of our dentition. Here 1 represents ____________

Answer 1

Here 1 represents __canines__ .

This ration can be given as,

Molar : Premolars : Canines : Incisors

as per the presence of teeth this ratio will become,
12 : 8 : 4 : 8
= 3 : 2 : 1 : 2.

These canines comes after incisors and before premolars.

Their main function is of tearing food.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Answer -

3:2:1:2 is the ratio of our dentition. Here 1 represents canine.

◆ Dental formula in adults -

• Adult human have 32 permanent teeth with dental formula M3P2C1I2 on each side of each jaw.
• Hence, ratio of our dentition is Molars : Premolars : Canine : Incisors = 3 : 2 : 1 : 2.
• This means adults have 8 incisor teeth, 4 canine teeth, 8 premolar teeth and 12 molar teeth.

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