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Molar  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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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  • French

  • Arrière-molaire
  • Arrière-molaires
  • Dent molaire
  • Dents molaires

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