Q. The twelve teeth above and below to help grinding and crushing are called what?
Solution:
- Incisor – Eight teeth in the front – four above and four below , it helps to bite and cut .
- Canine – Four teeth near the incisors on both sides above and below , it helps to tear off foodstuff.
- Premolar – Eight teeth next to canines on both sides above and below , it helps to chew and grind .
- Molar – Twelve teeth next to premolars above and below , it helps to grind and crush .
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