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Saturday, July 15, 2023

What are the 32 teeth called?

 


The 32 teeth in an adult human mouth are called:

1. Incisors (8 in total): There are four incisors in the upper jaw and four in the lower jaw. They are located at the front of the mouth and are used for biting into food.

  • Central incisors: The two middle teeth on the top and bottom.
  • Lateral incisors: The teeth adjacent to the central incisors.

2. Canines (4 in total): There are two canines in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw. They are pointed and used for tearing food.

  • Upper canines: Also known as "eye teeth" or "cuspids," they are located on the top corners of the dental arch.
  • Lower canines: The corresponding teeth on the bottom.

3. Premolars (also known as bicuspids) (8 in total): There are four premolars in the upper jaw and four in the lower jaw. They have two cusps and are used for crushing and grinding food.

  • First premolars: Located next to the canines.
  • Second premolars: Located between the first premolars and molars.

4. Molars (12 in total): There are six molars in the upper jaw and six in the lower jaw. They have a larger surface area and are used for grinding and chewing food.

  • First molars: Located behind the second premolars.
  • Second molars: Located behind the first molars.
  • Third molars (also known as wisdom teeth): These are the last teeth to erupt, but not everyone develops them, and they may require extraction if they cause issues.

It's worth noting that not everyone has a complete set of 32 teeth, as wisdom teeth may be absent or may not fully develop in some individuals.

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