Instead of having four cusps (pointed areas) like a molar, bicuspids only have two cusps. Adults have a total of eight bicuspids - two on the lower right, two on the lower left, two on the upper right and two on the upper left.
From Tammy Davenport, former About.com Guide
Updated: April 24, 2008
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Instead of having four cusps (pointed areas) like a molar, bicuspids only have two cusps. Adults have a total of eight bicuspids - two on the lower right, two on the lower left, two on the upper right and two on the upper left.
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