Question

What is the total number of teeth in a human adult, including wisdom teeth?
1. 16
2. 32
3. 64
4. 28

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 32

The correct answer is 32.

• An adult human has 32 permanent teeth including wisdom teeth.
• The last four molars that appear after maturity are called wisdom teeth.
• Permanent teeth are of four different types.
  • Incisors (I)
  • Canine (C)
  • Premolars (PM)
  • Molars (M)
• The study of teeth is called odontology.
• There are 20 milk teeth in the human life cycle.
• Teeth are made up of a substance called dentin.