Solution:
In an adult human, there are four different types of teeth. They are:
Type of the teeth | Location/Characteristic | Total | Occurrence in Lower jaw | Occurrence in upper jaw | Function |
Incisors | Present in the front | 8 | 4 | 4 | Meant for cutting |
Canines | Pointy teeth found on either side of the incisors | 4 | 2 | 2 | Meant for tearing |
Premolars | Found next to canines | 8 | 4 | 4 | Meant for grinding |
Molars | Found at the end of jaw, adjacent to the premolars | 12 | 6 | 6 | Chewing and grinding food |
To clarify, the upper and lower jaws each have two incisors, one canine, two premolars, and three molars. As a result, an adult human should have 32 permanent teeth.