State the functions of molar and pre molar teeth
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Explanation:
Molars are rounded and used for grinding food into easily swallowed pieces. The smaller and sharper front teeth are used for biting and tearing food. Molars are designed to sustain great amounts of force from chewing, grinding, and clenching, and each molar is anchored to the jaw bone with two to four roots.
Premolars (Bicuspids) – These teeth are located behind and adjacent to the canines and are designed to crush food. There are eight premolars in the oral cavity. There are two in each quadrant of the mouth.
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molar
Molars are the largest teeth in the mouth. There are 12 molars in an adult mouth. They are classified into 3 pairs –first, second and third molars. The third molars are popularly known as wisdom teeth. The lower molars usually have 2 roots while the upper molars have 3 roots. They have a flat surface and have 4 cusps to aid easy chewing of the food
Premolars
Premolars are similar in structure to the molars. They are found situated between canine and molar teeth. There are 8 pre-molars in a fully formed mouth and are also called bicuspids. Broadly classified as first and second premolars they have their own functions. The first premolars role is similar to that of canines. Though not as sharp as canines, they help in tearing of the food. With two cusps at the crown, they also help in gripping the food when chewing. The secondary premolars are located behind the first premolars and molars