Types of Teeth

Anterior teeth

Anterior teeth are the teeth that are found in the front of the mouth. Anterior teeth are found in both the maxillary and mandibular arches, as well as in the deciduous and permanent dentitions.

The following teeth are anterior teeth:

• central incisors
• lateral incisors
• canines

Posterior teeth

Posterior teeth are the teeth that are found in the back of the mouth. Posterior teeth are found in both the maxillary and mandibular arches, as well as in the deciduous and permanent dentitions.

The following teeth are posterior teeth:

• premolars
• molars

So, it's once again time to see how things are going with this material. Here is another little test: 

Before we go on, let's make sure that you are comfortable with the different types of teeth that are found in a dentition:

  

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