Anatomy

Molar

The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821)

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The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821)

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  • Molars

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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the most posterior teeth; for grinding; NIM when merely locational

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Molar. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008963. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008963
  2. Molar. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molar_(tooth)
  3. Molar. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q189218