human denture

The set of teeth placed symmetrically at the edge of the two maxillae; each maxilla has four incisors, two canines, four premolars and six molars.

premolars

Each of four teeth between the canines and the molars; they have one or two roots and are used to grind food.

molars

Each of six large teeth of the posterior section of the maxilla; it has several roots and is used to grind food.

second molar

wisdom tooth

Third molar, which appears about the age of 20 and occasionally must be extracted (if it is poorly positioned); each maxilla has two.

canine

Pointy tooth between the incisors and the premolars having only one root and used to tear apart food; each maxilla has two.

central incisor

Each of the two incisors in the middle section of the maxilla.

first molar

second premolar

first premolar

lateral incisor

Each of the two incisors of the maxilla located between the central incisors and the canines.

incisors

Each of the four flat cutting teeth of the anterior part of the maxilla having just one root; they are used to cut up food.