Chapter Seven Teeth Flashcards
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Function of teeth
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Incisors:sharp teeth used to bite and cut food
Canines:pointed teeth used to tear food
Pre-molars:double pointed teeth used to chew and grind food
Molars:large teeth used to chew and grind food
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Types of teeth
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Incisors
Canines
Pre-molars
Molars
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Structure of tooth
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The crown,which is visible part of the tooth
The root,which is the embedded in the gum