Question

What are the different types of teeth and their number in an adult human?

Answer 1

Type of teeth	Number
1. Incisors (Cutting teeth)	8
2. Canines (Tearing teeth)	4
3. Premolars (Cheek teeth, grinding teeth)	8
4. Molars (Cheek teeth, grinding teeth)	12

 

Answer 2

The number of teeth in an adult human can be easily remembered by the 'Dental Formula' which applies to the half jaw. it is 2123 in the order I C PM M, which is incisors, canines, pre molars, molars. therefore, 4 (2+1+2+3) gives 32 teeths.