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Premolars - are transitional teeth located between the canines and the molars at the rear. They have 1 or more cusps (points) and are generally used for grinding and crushing. But they may also be used in slicing food.
Molars- have many major cusps (e.g., 3-5) and are located in the back of the mouth on the cheek side. Molars function in grinding and crushing.
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∙ 14y agoTo separate the food, a carrot for example, into small enough pieces for the molars to chew.
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∙ 10y agoThe premolars break down the food in smaller particles for molar s to grind them.The premolars are there in lower and upper jaw both.
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∙ 15y agoFor grinding down hard stuff.
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∙ 12y agotearing and grinding of food
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What is a bicuspid?
A bicuspid is a tooth with two cusps - a premolar tooth.
What is premolar?
A premolar is a tooth situated in front of the molar teeth - in humans, it is between the canines and the molars.
What is a tooth called with two points?
A tooth with two cusps is called a bicuspid or premolar.
What is a two pointed tooth called?
A tooth with two cusps is called a bicuspid or premolar.
What is the leongs premolar?
it is a disease where the tooth has a hole and the gum rots
What tooth has 3 cusps?
mandibular second premolar
What tooth has the mot developmental lobes?
the mandibular second premolar has 5 developmental lobes
What tooth has less number of pulp horns than cusps?
Mandibular first premolar
A long protruding tooth found in some mammals?
I believe you are refering to the "canine teeth" Definition of Canine Tooth: a conical pointed tooth ; especially :one situated between the lateral incisor and the first premolar
What tooth is number 12?
In the Universal Numbering System which is most commonly used in the United Sates, tooth number 12 refers to the maxillary (upper) left first premolar (bicuspid).
Does medical blue cross insurance cover white filing of premolar tooth?
All coverage is different. Call and ask your claims department.
Which premolar has bifurcated roots?
The maxillary first premolar
