stackyFACTSPremolars are the ultimate biological compromise. Sitting exactly between your tearing fangs and your crushing grinders, they feature a bizarre hybrid shape that can adequately perform both tasks without excelling at either. They are the anatomical equivalent of a multi-tool you only use when absolutely necessary.
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