The teeth in the permanent and primary dentition responsible for grinding and chewing food are referred to as ________

incisors.
molars.
cuspids.
bicuspids.


molars.

Rationale: molars – These are posterior teeth with broad, flat, chewing surfaces designed to grind food prior to swallowing.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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