What is mastication ? explain role of different sets of teeth in this process?
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mastication is process by which food is crushed and ground by teeth. there are 4 types of teeth.
1.incisors: they are 8 in no. and they help the food to bite.
2.canines: they are 4. these are used for tearing food.
3.premolares: they are 8. used for grinding and chewing food.
4.molars: they are 8. these are also used for chewing and grinding.
1.incisors: they are 8 in no. and they help the food to bite.
2.canines: they are 4. these are used for tearing food.
3.premolares: they are 8. used for grinding and chewing food.
4.molars: they are 8. these are also used for chewing and grinding.
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