The raised, rounded points on the surface of the upper and lower back teeth. Cusps serve to tear and chew food. The teeth that have dental cusps include the following: the cuspids (the pointed teeth next to the incisors, called canines or eye teeth); the bicuspids (the teeth located between the canines and molars, called premolars); and the molars mouth).
A cusp is one of the prominent elevations found on the grinding surface of a tooth. These cusps serve important functional roles in the chewing process, aiding in the efficient breakdown of food. With their pointed or rounded shapes, cusps assist in biting and grinding movements, facilitating the mastication of food for digestion. The number and arrangement of cusps vary across different types of teeth, reflecting their specific roles in the overall dental structure.