Teeth

diphoodont

two sets of teeth

monophodont

one set of teeth

hererodont

differ in size

molariform

premolars and molars group name

diastema

the space between the incisors and the check teeth

incisor

unicuspid tooth with a single root, most anterior

premaxilla & dentary

canine

unicuspid tooth with single root, posterior to the incisors

maxilla

premolar

multicuspid tooth, posterior to the canine teeth, have deciduous predecessors

molar

multicuspid tooth, posterior to premolars, not deciduous, have larger and more cusps

brachyodont

low-crowned cheek teeth with deep roots (humans, pigs, tapirs)

hypsodont

high-crowned cheek teeth with short roots (horse, cattle, elephants)

Carnassial pair

shearing teeth found in Carnivora consisting of the last upper premolar and first lower molar.

homodont

all teeth are alike in shape (toothed whales)

heterodont

teeth vary in shape and size (humans)