| Teeth |
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![]() Picture of a human tooth showing its most important parts |
 Computer drawing of teeth set in bone, viewing from inside the mouth from behind |
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| Latin | dentes |
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| Anatomical terminology |
The human teeth mechanically break down pieces of food by cutting and crushing them before swallowing and digesting them. Humans have four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, each with their own function.
