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What are the function of the premolars and molars?

premolars are for separating the food further so that the molars can chew it down even more


What is the difference between molars and premolars?

Premolars are similar to molars but differ in function. Molars only grind whereas premolars hold and grind your food. Anatomically they are different as well. Premolars have 3 cusps where molars have 4 or 5. Premolars have two roots where molars can have 2 or 3. Premolars are succedaneous where molars are non-succedaneous. Hope that helps.


Three main types of teeth?

incisors, canines, and molars (and premolars).


What artist first distinguished molars and premolars?

What artist first distinguished molars from premolars


What are the four types of teeth found in humans?

There are premolars, molars, incisors and canines.


How many molars should a 2 yr old have?

A two year old child has four molars on each jaw which are located at the site of premolars There are no premolars in a human child. The dental formula formula is 2120 there are no premolars the molars are in the premolars category


What is the job of the premolars and molars?

Molars are teeth with broad surfaces, at the back of the mouth that serve to grind food. Premolars are 'transitional teeth,' during chewing, food can be transferred from the canines to the premolars and finally to the molars for grinding, instead of directly from the canines to the molars.


Will premolars grow again?

NO. Premolars and molars are 2 distinct types of teeth. The suffix pre- is intended to denote that they are positioned before the molars. It is not intended to mean that they later turn into molars.


What is a nonsuccedanous tooth?

Molars are not nonsuccedanous teeth because the premolars replace the primary molars.


Why are milk teeth lack premolars and molars?

Milk teeth, or primary teeth, lack premolars and molars because they are designed for a child's developmental needs. Typically, children have 20 primary teeth, which consist of incisors and canines, but they do not have premolars. As children grow, their primary teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, which include premolars and molars, allowing for better grinding and chewing of food as the jaw and dietary needs develop. This transition supports proper growth and function as children mature.


Names of teeth and their function?

Central Incisors = Cutting food. Premolars = Grinding food. (Though Molars do most of the grinding) Molars = Grinding and tearing food. Canines = Tearing Food.


Premolars and molars are used for?

i think it is for the chewing of food