Anterior teeth
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Anterior Teeth
The Anterior Teeth (pronounced: an-TEER-ee-or teeth) are the front teeth in the mouth. They are primarily used for biting and cutting food. The anterior teeth include the incisors and canines.
Etymology
The term "anterior" is derived from the Latin word "anterior" which means "before" or "in front of". The term "teeth" is derived from the Old English word "tēth", which is plural for "tooth".
Types of Anterior Teeth
There are two types of anterior teeth:
- Incisors: These are the four front teeth located in the upper and lower jaws. They are primarily used for biting and cutting food.
- Canines: These are the pointed teeth located on either side of the incisors. They are used for tearing food.
Related Terms
- Posterior Teeth: These are the back teeth that include the premolars and molars. They are used for grinding and crushing food.
- Dentition: This is the arrangement or condition of the teeth in a particular species or individual.
- Occlusion: This is the contact between teeth when the mouth is closed. It is important for the proper functioning of the teeth and jaw.
- Periodontium: This is the specialized tissues that surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anterior teeth
- Wikipedia's article - Anterior teeth
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski