Difference between Canine and Molar teeth
No. | Canine (A type of teeth) |
Molar (A type of teeth) |
1. | Canine teeth are defined as a pointed teeth which are present on the each side of the incisors and are at front of the mouth. | Molar teeth are defined as flat and broad biting kind of teeth which are present at the rear of the mouth. |
2. | Humans have total four canines in the oral cavity. | Humans have total twelve molars in the oral cavity including wisdom teeth. |
3. | Canine type of teeth are helpful in tearing or cutting apart food. | Molar type of teeth are helpful in grinding and crushing of food. |
4. | Canines are large teeth but not larger like molar. | Molars are the largest teeth in the mouth. |
5. | Canine type of teeth are present next to the incisors. | Molar type of teeth are not present next to the incisors. |
6. | Canine types of teeth are sharp and pointed type of teeth. Hence, they help in tearing food. | Molars type of teeth are of rectangular shape with pits. Hence, they help in grinding food. |