Question

Name the parts of a tooth. Explain their position.

Answer 1

There are 4 types of teeth in the mouth. They are:1.Incisors-The incisors at the front of the mouth have a sharp biting surface and are used for cutting or shearing food into small chewable pieces. There are eight incisors in both primary and permanent dentitions.2.Canines- The canines are situated at the 'corners' of the dental arches. They have a sharp, pointed biting surface. Their function is to grip and tear food. There are four canine teeth in both primary and permanent dentitions.3.Premolar- The premolars, unlikethe incisors and canines, have a flat biting surface. Their functionis to tear and crush food. They are unique to the permanent dentition which has eight premolars.4.Molars- The molars are the largest of the teeth. They have a large flat biting surface. The function of the molars is to chew,crush and grind food. There are eight molars in the primary dentition and twelve in the permanent dentition