THE HUMAN TEETH

OBJECTIVES:
1.LIST THE FUNCTIONS OF THE TEETH.
2.DEFINE MASTICATION.
3. IDENTIFY THE TYPES OF
TEETH,NUMBER, SHAPE AND
FUNCTION
FUNCTIONS OF TEETH
The human teeth have three
(3) very important functions:
1. Gives shape to the face.
2. Helps with making sounds
and speech
3. Helps with chewing and
crushing food.
SETS OF TEETH
Sets of Teeth
In the lifetime of a human being, there are two
sets of teeth:
1. Temporary (Milk) Teeth
2. Permanent (adult) Teeth
 There are 20 temporary teeth and 32
permanent teeth. There difference in
number is because there are no molars in the
temporary set of teeth.
 FUNCTIONS OF
TEETH AND TYPES
OF TEETH
TYPES OF TEETH
There are four (4) types of
teeth:
1. Incisors (8)
2. Canines (4)
3. Premolars (8)
4. Molars (12)
INCISORS
Flat
used for biting.
 There are a total of 8 incisors
CANINES
 sharp
 used for ripping and tearing food.
 There are a total of 4 canines
PREMOLARS
Small, thick teeth
Use for chewing and grinding food
There are a total of 8 premolars
MOLARS
 Large teeth
 Use for crushing and chewing
food.
 There are a total of 12 molars
 Last 4 molars are called
“wisdom teeth”
TEETH
QUESTIONS
 Name two functions of the teeth.
 What does mastication mean?
 What are the two sets of teeth called?
 Name the four kinds of teeth.
 THE STRUCTURE OF
THE TOOTH
OBJECTIVE:
1. IDENTIFY THE PARTS OF THE TOOTH
2. EXPLAIN THE FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART
3. DISCUSS PROPER DENTAL CARE OF TEETH AND
GUMS
PARTS OF THE TOOTH
REVIEW
The tooth is divided into two
parts: the crown and the root.

Crown

Root
The crown is the part of the
tooth that we can see. It sits
above the gum.

The root is the part of the

tooth that we cannot see. It
is hidden within the gum.
THE STRUCTURE OF
THE TOOTH
STRUCTURES OF THE TOOTH
AND THEIR FUNCTION
1. Enamel-
 Hardest material in the
body.
 It protects the teeth
from tooth decay
2. Dentine-
The dentine is the layer next
to the enamel.
makes up most of the tooth.
3. Pulp or Pulp Cavity-
Found in the center of the
tooth
 contains blood vessels and
nerves.
4. Cementum –
 covering on the root that
helps to hold the tooth in
the gum.
TOOTH DECAY

 Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth

that eats away the enamel of the tooth.
 This causes a hole or cavity to form.
TO AVOID TOOTH DECAY WE
CAN:
1. Brush and floss teeth
regularly
2. Limit sweet and sugary
foods
3. Use fluoride
toothpaste
4. Dental visit every 6
months
5. Diet high in vegetables
and minerals (Calcium)
and vitamins (Vitamin
D)
PREVENTING TOOTH DECAY
To prevent tooth decay you must:
1. Brush your teeth at least two times a day.
2. Limit the amount of sweet and sugary food
in your diet.
3. Visit the dentist every six months.
CLASS WORK (18 PTS)
 4. List two functions of the teeth. (2)
 5. What does the term masticate mean. (1)
 6. Name the two sets of teeth that human
beings develop through their lifetime. (2)
 7. Explain the difference in number between
the two set of teeth. Hint- why are there 20
set of temporary teeth and adults have 32.
(2)
 8. Name the four kinds of teeth. (4)
 9. Describe the difference in shape and
function for the incisors and canines. (4)