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Transforms food into absorbable nutrients.
First segment of the digestive tract.
Incisors cut food; molars grind food.
Secrete saliva for digestion and lubrication.
Food is mechanically broken down for digestion.
Elevates the mandible during chewing.
Retracts and elevates the mandible.
Common pathway for food and air.
Connects to nasal cavities and contains adenoids.
Passage for food from the mouth to the esophagus.
Coordinated muscle contractions propel food to the esophagus.
Caries, gingivitis, and oral candidiasis.
Chronic inflammation of supporting dental tissues.
Facilitate lateral and protrusive movements of the jaw.
Prevents food from entering the airway.
Can lead to nasal obstruction and otitis media.
Viral or bacterial infections.
Deciduous teeth are temporary; permanent teeth are lifelong.
Helps in mixing food with saliva and forming a bolus.