Identify the type of teeth in the image.

1- Canine, 2- Incisor

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1- Canine, 2- Premolar

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1- Premolar, 2- Canine

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1- Molar, 2- Incisor

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Solution

The correct option is C
1- Premolar, 2- Canine

1. Premolars: They do not have a sharp biting surface like the incisors and canines. They have a flat biting surface with the function of tearing and crushing food.

2. Canines: They are situated at the ‘corners’ of the dental arches. They have a sharp, pointed biting surface. Their function is to tear food.

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Similar questions

Q. During a dental check up in school, the dentist asked a group of students to name the teeth from the back of the mouth to the front in the correct order. He got four different answers. Identify the one that shows the correct order.
(a) 3 incisors, 2 canines, 1 molar, 2 premolars.
(b) 2 incisors, 1 canine, 3 premolars, 2 molars.
(c) 2 molars, 3 premolars, 2 canines, 1 incisor.
(d) 3 molars, 2 premolars, 1 canine, 2 incisors.

Question 2
Which of the following pair of teeth differ in structure but are similar in function?

(a) Canines and incisors
(b) Molars and premolars
(c) Incisors and molars
(d) Premolars and canines

Which one of the following pairs of types of teeth perform one common function as stated against it ?

(a) Incisors, canines - Holding

(b) Canines, premolars - Tearing

(d) Molars, incisors - Tearing

Q. The number of incisors, molars, premolars and canines in the buccal cavity is

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?

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