7.1.6

Premolars

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Premolars

Humans have 4 types of teeth. The premolars are next to the canine teeth.

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Uses of the premolars

  • The premolars are much flatter than the canine teeth.
  • Premolars are flatter to help with grinding and crushing food.
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Location of the premolars

  • We have 8 premolars in total:
    • There are four premolars on the top jaw.
    • There are four premolars on the bottom jaw.

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