NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Most adults have about 32 permanent adult teeth, and the teeth may be divided into the following four categories – incisors, canines, premolars and molars.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 8 incisors; 4 in the upper jaw and 4 in the lower jaw. There are 4 canines; 2 in the upper jaw and 2 in the lower jaw. There are 8 premolars; 4 in the upper jaw and 4 in the lower jaw. There are 12 molars; 6 in the upper jaw and 6 in the lower jaw.

Detailed explanation-3: -4. Premolars (Bicuspids) – These teeth are located behind and adjacent to the canines and are designed to crush and grind food. There are eight premolars in the oral cavity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The different kinds of teeth in our mouth support many aspects of our jaw construction. Teeth also help us to speak. There are four main types of teeth in our mouths. A further three categories, which are very rare, also exist but these mostly occur in a growing jaw.