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The Basic Anatomy of Teeth

Human teeth are categorized into four types: incisors for biting, canines for tearing, premolars for crushing, and molars for maximum biting ability. Each type has a specific number and location in the mouth, contributing to the overall function of chewing food. Additionally, teeth consist of four parts: enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp, each with distinct compositions and roles.

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The Basic Anatomy of Teeth

Human teeth are categorized into four types: incisors for biting, canines for tearing, premolars for crushing, and molars for maximum biting ability. Each type has a specific number and location in the mouth, contributing to the overall function of chewing food. Additionally, teeth consist of four parts: enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp, each with distinct compositions and roles.

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Teeth are of four types

1) Incisors

Incisors are the front teeth. They are chisel-shaped. Incisors are 8 in number. 4 in the upper
jaw and 4 in the lower jaw. These teeth help in the biting and incision of food.

2) Canines

Canines are pointed in shape and help tear food. Canine is the longest tooth. These are four
in number, 2 in the upper jaw and 2 in the lower jaw. They lie beside the incisor teeth and
form the cornerstones of the mouth. They are also known as the cuspids because they have
a pointed tip.

3) Premolars

Premolars help in tearing and crushing food. They are 8 in number. 4 in the upper jaw and 4
in the lower jaw (2 in each quadrant). They are present behind the canine. Premolars are
also known as the bicuspids since they have two cusps.

4) Molars

Molars are the largest teeth with the greatest biting ability. Molars are 8 to 12 in number.
They are present behind the premolars.

Human teeth have 4 parts:


1) Enamel - the hardest and most highly mineralized substance of the body. 96% of enamel
consists of mineral, with water and organic material comprising the rest.

2) Dentin - the substance between enamel or cementum and the pulp chamber. 70%
inorganic materials, 20% organic materials, and 10% water by weight.

3) Cementum - a specialized bone like substance covering the root of a tooth. 45% inorganic
material (mainly hydroxyapatite), 33% organic material (mainlycollagen) and 22% water

4) Pulp - the central part of the tooth filled with soft connective tissue. Contains blood
vessels, nerves and cells e.g. odontoblasts fibroblasts, preodontoblasts, macrophages etc

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