Label the below given Figure 2.1 as directed below in (i) to (iv) and give the name of each type of teeth. (i) The cutting and biting teeth as ‘A’ (ii) The piercing and tearing teeth as ‘B’ (iii) The grinding and chewing teeth as ‘C’ (iv)The grinding teeth present only in adult as ‘D’

Question

Philoid · Accepted Answer

(i) The cutting and biting teeth labelled as A are the incisors. They are the first teeth to develop in an infant. They are present in the front and are 8 in number.

(ii) The piercing and tearing teeth labelled as ‘B’ are the canines. They are 4 in number are present chiefly in the carnivorous animals.

(iii) The grinding and chewing teeth labelled as ‘C’ are the premolars. They are also 8 in number. They have a flat chewing surface.

(iv) The grinding teeth present only in adult labeled as ‘D’ are the molars. They are 12 in number and are present in adults.

Label the below given Figure 2.1 as directed below in (i) to (iv) and give the name of each type of teeth.(i) The cutting and biting teeth as ‘A’(ii) The piercing and tearing teeth as ‘B’(iii) The grinding and chewing teeth as ‘C’(iv)The grinding teeth present only in adult as ‘D’