Teeth are hard structures found exclusively in all vertebrates. Granted, some invertebrates have analogous “teeth”, but they are quite different in their structure and functions. There are different types of teeth found in humans.
The human teeth dental chart illustrates the types and working surfaces of the four classes of teeth. A tooth is a hard, bony appendage that develops on the jaw to pulverize food. In man, the design of the teeth is a reflection of eating habits, as humans tend to be meat eaters so teeth are formed for cutting, tearing, and grinding food.
1 Incisors. Incisors are present at the front of the mouth. … 2 Canines. Canines are also called cuspids. … 3 Premolars. Premolars are also called bicuspids and are located behind the canines. … 4 Molars. Molars are the largest and strongest teeth. … 5 Wisdom Teeth. Wisdom teeth also referred to as the third set of molars. …