write the functions of Incisor, canine, premolars and molars.
Answers
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.
teeth_caninesThe 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.
.teeth_premolarsThe premolars, unlike the incisors and canines, have a flat biting surface. Their function is to tear and crush food. They are unique to the permanent dentition which has eight premolars.
teeth_molarsThe 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.
Explanation:
Incisors-> cut and bite food
Canine-> piece and tear food
Premolar-> crushing and grinding food
Molar-> chewing food
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