Practice mode Digestion

How many teeth are present in the complete permanent set of an adult human?

Correct answer D. 32

Explanation

The adult dental formula in each half jaw is 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars and 3 molars, giving 8 per half jaw and 8 × 4 = 32 teeth. Milk teeth number 20.

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