What is the correct dental formula for an adult human? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the correct dental formula for an adult human?
A. 2103 / 2103
B. 2123 / 2123
C. 2133 / 2133
D. 2122 / 2122
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The dental formula represents the number of each type of tooth in one half of the upper and lower jaws. For an adult human, it is 2123 / 2123. This means: 2 Incisors, 1 Canine, 2 Premolars, and 3 Molars in each quadrant (upper right, upper left, lower right, lower left), totaling 32 teeth.

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