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What is the number of the incisors, canines and molars at each row?


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1.Teeth is one of the strongest parts of the human body.

2.It is mainly composed of proteins (collagen) and minerals (calcium)

3.Overall adults have 32 teeth in total, called permanent or secondary teeth, and it includes:

  • Eight incisors – Four incisors in the upper jaw and four incisors in the lower jaw.
  • Four canines – Two canines in the upper jaw and two canines in the lower jaw.
  • Eight premolars– Four premolars in the upper jaw and four premolars in the lower jaw.
  • Twelve molars- Six molars in the upper jaw and six in the lower jaw. It also includes four wisdom teeth.

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