FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Canines. Next to the lateral incisors are our canines, which are the sharpest and longest teeth in our mouths. This enables them to grip and tear food, particularly meat. Unlike incisors, we only have four canines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Canine teeth are well adapted to accept lateral loading (see Chapter 1). They have a favorable crown-to-root ratio, are broad buccolingually, are encased in dense and well-buttressed bone, and the cuspal inclination is relatively shallow. In other animals the canine is most laterally loaded during tearing of food.

Detailed explanation-3: -The incisors are typically used for cutting into the carrots, celery, or apples. The canines are used to tear into the dried fruit or baguette. The molars are usually used to crush and chew the popcorn, pretzels, or nuts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Canines are used for ripping and tearing food such as meat. You have a total of four of them, located next to your four top front teeth and your four bottom front teeth.