3. TEETH
Teeth are masticatory apparatus
Human dentition is described as thecodont, heterodont
and diphyodont
The term detition refers to the number kinds and
arrangement of teeth
4. THECODONT
• It is a dentition in which the teeht are paced in
the sockets of jawbones
5. HETERODONT
• It is a dentition in which the teeth are four
different types both in their structure and
function.
6. DIFFERENT KINDS OF TEETH
• INCISORS
It is use for cutting
• CANINES
It usedfor tearing
• PREMOLARS
It is used for crushing
• MOLARS
It also used for crushing
7. DIPHYODONT
• It is a dentition in which the teeth appear
twice in the life time of man
• They are milkteeth and permanent teeth
