Question

1. Incisors are chisel-shaped and are used for cutting.

2. Canine is dagger shaped and used for tearing.

3. Molars and Premolars are used for crushing and grinding.

Which of the above sentences is correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 1 and 2.
• C. Only 2 and 3.
• D. All the three.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All the three.

Incisors are chisel-shaped and are used for cutting. These two are located in the center of each jaw.

Canine is dagger shaped and used for tearing and these are one on either side of the incisors in each jaw.

Molars and Premolars are used for crushing and grinding and there are two premolars and three molars on either side of each jaw.