Question

The dental formula for human beings is .

• A. 2.1.2.3
• B. 2.2.1.3
• C. 1.2.3.1
• D. 1.2.3.4
• E. 2.1.2.2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2.1.2.3

Number of teeth present in the half of the upper jaw and half of the lower jaw is called dental formula. An adult human being has 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars and 3 molar teeth on each half of each jaw. Therefore, the dental formula for human beings is $\frac{2123}{2123}$.