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What are the four main types of teeth?

• wisdom teeth

• baby teeth

• cuspids

• incisors, canines, premolars, molars

What is the function of incisors?

• The function of incisors is to cut food.

• To chew food thoroughly

• To grind food

• To hold food in place

How many molars do adults typically have?

• 12

• 16

• 10

• 8

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

• Bone

• Skin

• Tooth enamel

• Cartilage

What part of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels?

• pulp

• crown

• dentin

• enamel

What is the outer layer of a tooth called?

• dentin

• cementum

• enamel

• pulp

What type of teeth are used for grinding food?

• Premolars

• Molars

• Incisors

• Canines

How many canines do humans have?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

What is the name of the tissue that covers the root of a tooth?

• Dentin

• Cementum

• Enamel

• Pulp

What is the main purpose of premolars?

• The main purpose of premolars is to crush and grind food.

• To help with speech and pronunciation.

• To cut food into smaller pieces.

• To support the structure of the jaw.