How many types of teeth are there? Give their characteristics.

1.	How many types of teeth are there? Give their characteristics.
Answer» There are four kinds of teeth : Incisors, canines, premolars and molars. (i) Incisors are chisel-shaped and possess sharp cutting edges and are located anteriorly. They are usually specialized for cutting. (ii) Canines immediately lie behind incisors and are used for cutting of food. (iii) Premolars and molars are called cheek teeth, which are broad, strong crushing teeth. (iv) Last molars in human beings are called wisdom teeth which is vestigial.

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There are four kinds of teeth : Incisors, canines, premolars and molars.

(i) Incisors are chisel-shaped and possess sharp cutting edges and are located anteriorly. They are usually specialized for cutting.

(ii) Canines immediately lie behind incisors and are used for cutting of food.

(iii) Premolars and molars are called cheek teeth, which are broad, strong crushing teeth.

(iv) Last molars in human beings are called wisdom teeth which is vestigial.

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