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)

Year introduced: 1965

PubMed search builder options

Subheadings:

Restrict to MeSH Major Topic.

Do not include MeSH terms found below this term in the MeSH hierarchy.

Tree Number(s): A14.549.167.860.525

MeSH Unique ID: D008963

Entry Terms:

• Molars

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Mouth
Dentition
Tooth
Molar
Molar, Third