Premolars:The premolars (also known as bicuspids) are the eight teeth located next to the cuspids; two on each side of the mouth, four on the upper and four on the lower arches. These teeth are smaller than the molars and have two cusps on the biting area for tearing and crushing fo...
1.Often,gums.Also calledgingiva.the firm, fleshy tissue covering the surfaces of the jaws and enveloping the necks of the teeth. v.t. 2.to masticate with toothless gums. 3.to shape or renew the teeth of (a saw). [1275–1325; Middle Englishgome,Old Englishgōmapalate; akin to Old Hig...
The typical mouth has 32 teeth, and not only do they help us bite off and grind down food, but they even help usspeak! Today on the Visible Body Blog, we’re taking a closer look at teeth. We’ll look at dental vocabulary, the anatomy of teeth and gums, and the different categorie...
Although teeth usually start the oral health show in your home, it doesn't do well to ignore the other parts of your child's mouth when learning how to stay healthy. After all, oral health also depends on keeping a healthy body, choosing the right foods and even ...
8 molars -designed to best grind and break down your food, these are the flat teeth at the back of your mouth, four on the bottom and the top. 4 wisdom teeth -commonly emerging at adulthood, these might be surgically removed or actually never come out!
Describe the oral vestibule Area between teeth and gums & lips and cheeks; outside of teeth Describe the oral cavity proper Area internal to teeth where tongue is sitting; inside of teeth Name the salivary glands Parotid, sublingual, and submandibular ...
The buccinator muscle compresses the cheeks against the teeth and gums. This action is used when moving food during mastication and also when expelling air from the mouth when playing wind instruments (Standring, 2016). References Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of ...
Crown— the top part of the tooth, and the only part you can normally see. The shape of the crown determines the tooth's function. For example, front teeth are sharp and chisel-shaped for cutting, while molars have flat surfaces for grinding. Gumline— where the tooth and the gums meet...
Human anatomy posters and anatomical models for dental offices. Orthodontia involves treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaw.
Mastication, or chewing, is the main function of the teeth. The teeth are aligned in the jaws so that the peaks of one tooth align with the valleys of its counterpart on the other jaw. Every bite forces food into the interface of the teeth to be chopped, while lateral motion of the ...