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.
