• The four main types of teeth are:
• Incisors
• Canines
• Premolars
• Molars

INCISORS

• Incisors are eight teeth in the front center of your mouth (four on both bottom and top).
• Two types: Central incisors and lateral incisors.
• Shovel shaped.
• Have single root and conical.
• Have sharp incisal edges used for cutting.
• Incisors are the teeth that you use to bite into your food.
• SMALLEST TEETH: Mandibular incisors

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CANINES

• Canines are the next teeth that develop in your mouth, present between incisors and pre molars.
• There are four of them.
• V shaped peak known as cusp.
• Aka Eye tooth or Cuspids.
• Single root.
• They are the sharpest teeth, used for tearing apart food.
• Upper canines are longest.

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PRE MOLAR

• Premolars are used for tearing and crushing food.
• Unlike your incisors and canines, premolars have a flat biting surface.
• There are eight premolars in total.
• Aka bicuspids
• 1st maxillary PM has 2 roots remaining PM has 1 root.
• Have 3-4 cusps. Maxillary 1^st PM has 2 cusps. Mandibular 1^st PM has 2 cusps. Mandibular 2nd PM has 3 cusps

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MOLAR

• Molars are your largest teeth.
• Their function is similar to that of the premolars, to grind, tear, and crush food.
• Molars have a large flat biting surface which makes them perfect for this job.
• Typically there are two roots but maxillary 1^st molar has 3 roots.
• 3rs molar is also known as wisdom teeth and this arises between 17-25 years age.
• Have 4-5 cusps
• Maxillary 1^st molar sometimes have 5 cusps, known as Cusp of carabelli.