Teeth Examination

Question 1

What are the 8 different types of teeth you have in your mouth?

Answer 1

Central incisor
Lateral incisor
Canine
First premolar
Second premolar
First molar
Second molar
Third molar

Question 2

How many of each type of tooth exists in the mouth of a person with a full set of teeth?

Answer 2

Central incisor - 2
Lateral incisor - 2 (incisors 4 total)
Canine - 2 (canines 2 total)
First premolar - 2
Second premolar - 2 (premolars 4 total)
First molar - 2
Second molar - 2
Third molar - 2 (molars 6 total)
= 16 total teeth in one jaw (32 teeth and everything doubled for the whole mouth)