Tooth Types & Functions

What type of teeth are located at the front of the mouth and are used for biting and cutting food?

• Molars

• Canines

• Premolars

• Incisors

Which teeth are pointed and curved, and used for tearing flesh?

• Molars

• Incisors

• Premolars

• Canines

What type of teeth are located behind the canines and are used for crushing and grinding food?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Molars

• Premolars

Which teeth are the last set of teeth in the back of the mouth and are used for grinding food?

• Premolars

• Molars

• Canines

• Incisors

What is the function of incisors?

• Biting and cutting food

• Tearing flesh

• Crushing and grinding food

• Chopping vegetables

What are the features of incisors?

• Broad top with cusps, with two roots

• Pointed and curved edge, and one root

• Sharp, pointed edge with three roots

• Flat, chisel-shaped edge, and one root

What are the features of molars?

• Sharp, pointed teeth for tearing food

• Long, curved teeth for cutting food

• Broad top teeth with multiple cusps for grinding food.

• Small, round teeth for chewing food

Which type of teeth have a single pointed cusp?

• Incisors

• Premolars

• Canines

• Molars

Which type of teeth have two or more cusps?

• Wisdom teeth

• Canines and incisors

• Molars and premolars

• Baby teeth

Which type of teeth have a flat chewing surface?

• Canines

• Molars

• Incisors

• Premolars