left lower second secondary molar tooth

ADA tooth 18

A lower second secondary molar tooth that is in the left side of the lower jaw region.

النوع Organ
البنية الأم lateral structure
الاسم اللاتيني ADA tooth 18

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the left lower second secondary molar tooth?
The left lower second secondary molar is a permanent tooth that erupts around 12 years of age, featuring multiple cusps and bifurcated roots adapted for grinding and crushing food.
Where is the left lower second secondary molar tooth located?
It is located in the mandible on the left side, distal to the first molar in the molar region of the lower jaw.
What is the function of the left lower second secondary molar tooth?
It functions to grind and crush food during mastication, providing substantial masticatory force and assisting in stabilizing the posterior dental arch.
What is the left lower second secondary molar tooth connected to?
It is attached to the mandible by a periodontal ligament and bifurcated roots, and occludes with the upper second molar.
Why is the left lower second secondary molar tooth clinically important?
It is important for complete posterior occlusal development, is subject to caries and periodontal disease, and its loss significantly impacts long-term masticatory function and stability.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.