Incisors

Incisors are the sharp, chisel-shaped teeth at the front of the mouth for cutting food. Humans have four incisors in each quadrant of the mouth, two on the top and two on the bottom. Their primary function is to bite into and cut food into smaller, more manageable pieces for chewing and digestion.

Canines

Canines are the pointed teeth located next to the incisors in the human mouth. They are designed for tearing and grasping food. Their sharp shape enables efficient tearing of food, aiding in the initial breakdown of tougher substances before further chewing and digestion.

Molars

Molar teeth are large, flat teeth found at the back of the mouth. They are designed for grinding and chewing food into smaller pieces to aid digestion. Adults typically have 12 molars, with 3 on each side of the upper and lower jaws, contributing to efficient mastication in the digestive process.

Premolars

Premolars are transitional teeth located between the canine teeth and molars. They have two pointed cusps used for grinding and tearing food. There are typically eight premolars in humans, four in each dental arch.