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What is the full Dental Formula of Humans ? |
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Answer» 2123/2123 The Dental Formula is expressed as:(The number of each type of teeth in the upper jaw) / (The number of teeth on one side of the lower jaw)\t Dental Formula = (2 incisors 1 canine 2 premolar 3 molar) / (2 incisors 1 canine 2 premolar 3 molar)\tHumans have two dental formulae:The primary dentition (20 teeth):I2/2 C1/1 M2/2 = 10The permanent dentition (32 teeth):I2/2C1/1 P2/2 M 3/3 = 16.Where: I – Incisors, C-Canine and M-MolarAmong all other mammals, both humans and apes have similar sets of teeth and dental formulae. In humans, the deciduous dentition consists of 20 total teeth, with the dental formula 2102 (or 2102/2102), indicating two incisors, one canine, zero premolars, and two molars in each quadrant. Answer is 2123 |
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