CLASSIFICATION OF TEETH

Humans have two sets of teeth, namely:

Deciduous (baby or milk) teeth

Deciduous (baby or milk) teeth 20 teeth are fully formed by age two

Permanent teeth

Permanent teeth Replace deciduous teeth beginning between the ages of 6 to 12 A full set is 32 teeth, but some people do not have wisdom teeth

Types of teeth

1. Incisors
2. Canine
3. Premolar
4. Molars

Structure and functions of the teeth

1. Incisors – bite off pieces of food.
2. Cuspids (canine) – grasp and tear food
3. Bicuspids (premolar) – grind food particles
4. Molars – grind food particles Mastication