Teeth and functions

6 months after birth

When does teeth eruption begins at?

third

Wisdom teeth are the _______molars, present only in adults

Premolar

Bicuspid, used to tear & pulverize food, designated by P

Canine tooth

Cuspid, used for tearing, designated by the letter C in dental formulas

Incisor

Used to cut or bite, t and s sounds

2.1.2.3 / 2.1.2.3

What is the formula for adult dentition

6-8 years

When does adult teeth erupt

permanent teeth

adult teeth 32 (2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars, 3 molars)

deciduous teeth, primary

baby teeth 20 (2 incisors, 1 canine, 0 premolars, 2 molars)

mandibular

bottom teeth called

Molar

strongest tooth specialized for chewing, grinding (have 4- 5 cusps)

maxillary teeth

top teeth called