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The different teeth of humans are specialised to break down different types of food. Humans are omnivorous so we can eat meat, fruit, nuts etc. The different types of teeth have specialised over the countless generations to best suit this omnivorous duet.

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Do humans have true bony teeth?

No, humans do not have true bony teeth. Teeth are composed of hard tissues like enamel, dentin, and cementum, which are different from bone tissue. Teeth are attached to the jawbone through the periodontal ligament.


Do humans have maxillary teeth?

Yes, humans have maxillary teeth. The maxillary teeth are the upper teeth in the mouth, located in the upper jawbone (maxilla). These teeth are used for biting, tearing, and chewing food.


Can sharks replace teeth?

Sharks have 5 or more rows of teeth. Humans only have 20 baby teeth and 32 adult teeth. Sharks can re-grow teeth. Humans only get 2 sets (milk teeth and permanent teeth). Sharks have serrated edges on their teeth. Shark teeth are not attached to the jaw. Humans bite and chew with their teeth. Sharks use their teeth to rip their prey apart.


Do monkeys lose baby teeth?

Yes, monkeys do lose their baby teeth, similar to humans. They are born with deciduous (baby) teeth that eventually fall out to make way for their permanent teeth as they mature. This process is part of their normal development and varies among different species of monkeys.


What is one example of an adaptation that humans have that help them survive?

Many different animals have different adaptations to help them eat. Birds have different shaped beaks depending on what they eat. Ex. Parrots have strong beaks enabling them to break open seed. Carnivores have different teeth compared to herbivores. Their teeth are sharp which enables them to tear meat.

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Give an explanation for the different adult dental formulas in the cats and humans?

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Why do humans migrat?

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Do humans have maxillary teeth?

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WHAT ARE THE REASONS A DENTIST WOULD RECOMMEND A PARTIAL VERSUS HAVING THE REMAINING TEETH EXTRACTED AND HAVING DENTURE MADE?

There could be a few different reasons on why a dentist would recommend a partial versus and having teeth pulled. The main reason would probably be because the teeth are no more good.


Why do humans have different kind of teeth?

Humans all have the same number and kind of teeth. Only, it takes a lot of care over the years to keep them all. In some cases they grow straight by themselves; in other cases they grow crooked or fall out. And wisdom teeth today often remain below the surface of your gums. But while peoples' teeth may look different, we all start out with the same set.


What do humans canine do?

The purpose of the human canine teeth is to hold food in place to tear or rip it. The canine teeth are the largest teeth in a humans mouth.


How many teeth does a human has?

The average human has 32 teeth. There is at least a minimum of 3 different types of teeth an average human has. human teeth are made of calcium phosphorus and other mineral salts.