Understanding Dentition

What are the four main types of teeth?

• incisors, canines, premolars, molars

• wisdom teeth

• cuspids

• baby teeth

What is the primary function of incisors?

• The primary function of incisors is to cut food.

• To hold food in place

• To tear food apart

• To grind food

How many teeth are typically in an adult human mouth?

• 28

• 30

• 34

• 32

What type of teeth are used for grinding food?

• Canines

• Incisors

• Premolars

• Molars

What is the role of canines in the mouth?

• Canines help tear and shred food, particularly meat, and assist in maintaining dental alignment.

• Canines primarily grind food into smaller pieces.

• Canines are used for tasting food only.

• Canines help in producing saliva for digestion.

At what age do children usually start losing their baby teeth?

• Around age 3

• Around age 8

• Around age 10

• Around age 6

What is the term for the set of teeth that children have?

• Molars

• Wisdom teeth

• Primary teeth

• Permanent teeth

How many molars do adults usually have?

• 16 molars

• 8 molars

• 10 molars

• 12 molars

What type of teeth are located at the back of the mouth?

• Molars and premolars

• Incisors and molars

• Canines and incisors

• Wisdom teeth and canines

What is the main function of premolars?

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

• To cut food into smaller pieces.

• To hold food in place while chewing.

• To assist in the production of saliva.