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(vi) The and are used for crushing and grinding the food.

molars

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Answer: premolars, molars
Both molar and premolar teeth are used for grinding and crushing food.
Premolars are present on each side of canines in each jaw.
Molars are the last three teeth on each side of each jaw. They are broad and unevenly shaped.

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