Are Premolars and Bicuspids the Same?

Premolars, also called bicuspids, are the permanent teeth located between your molars in the back of your mouth and your canine teeth (cuspids) in the front.

What are bicuspids?

Premolars (bicuspids) and molars have a series of elevations (points or 'cusps') that are used for breaking up particles of food. Each premolar generally has two cusps, hence the name bicuspid. They are used for holding and crushing food. Molars are the flat teeth at the rear of the mouth.

Which teeth are called the first bicuspids?

Premolars, also known as bicuspids, are the permanent teeth located between the molars in the back of your mouth and your canine teeth, or cuspids, located in the front.

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