Bicuspid (Noun)
Meaning
A tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The bicuspid teeth on either side of my canine teeth needed to be capped to correct my bite.
- During the dental examination, the dentist discovered that my lower left bicuspid was cracked and required a root canal.
- A bicuspid tooth has two cusps or pointed parts that are used for tearing and crushing food.
- In adult humans, the upper and lower teeth that are situated between the canines and molars are referred to as bicuspid teeth.
- A crown was placed on the damaged bicuspid tooth to prevent further decay and protect the pulp from infection.