Human tooth
calcified whitish structure in humans' mouths used to break down food
The human teeth function to mechanically break down items of food by cutting and crushing them in preparation for swallowing and digesting. Humans have four types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars, each with a specific function.
| Teeth | |
|---|---|
 Diagram of a human molar showing its major constituents | |
 CGI posterior view of teeth taken from inside mouth | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | dentes |
| TA | A05.1.03.001 |
| FMA | 75150 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
