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Which of the following is the dental formula of man?

Which of the following is the dental formula of man?
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  • A I(2/2) c(0/1) pm(2/2) m(3/3)
  • B I(2/2) c(1/1) pm(2/0) m(3/3)
  • C I(2/2) c(1/1) pm(2/2) m(3/3)
  • D I(2/2) c(1/1) pm(3/3) m(2/2)
  • E I(2/2) c(1/1) pm(2/3) m(3/3)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The correct answer is:

C. i(2/2) c(1/1) pm(2/2) m(3/3)

This represents the typical dental formula for an adult human. The formula shows the number of each type of tooth in one half of the upper and lower jaws:

- i (2/2): 2 incisors on each side (upper and lower jaw)
- c (1/1): 1 canine on each side (upper and lower jaw)
- pm (2/2): 2 premolars on each side (upper and lower jaw)
- m (3/3): 3 molars on each side (upper and lower jaw)

So, the total for the full set of teeth in an adult human is 32.

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