Match the type of teeth in column I with their total number (including both upper and lower jaw) in column II.

Type of teeth	Total number
a) Cutting and biting teeth	i) 20
b) Piercing and tearing teeth	ii) 4
c) Chewing and grinding teeth	iii) 8

 

We use our teeth to break down the food mechanically into smaller pieces. Each tooth is rooted in a separate pocket and varies in appearance as well as function. Incisors are the 8 teeth in the front which are used for cutting and biting. Canines are the piercing and tearing teeth and are 4 in number. Chewing and grinding is done by our molars which are 20 in number.