left upper first secondary premolar tooth

ADA tooth 12

A upper first secondary premolar tooth that is in the left side of the upper jaw region.

Type Organ
Structure parente lateral structure
Nom latin ADA tooth 12

Questions fréquentes

What is the left upper first secondary premolar tooth?
The left upper first secondary premolar is a permanent tooth that erupts around 10-11 years of age, replacing the primary first molar with typically one buccal and one lingual cusp.
Where is the left upper first secondary premolar tooth located?
It is located in the maxilla on the left side, distal to the canine in the premolar region of the upper jaw.
What is the function of the left upper first secondary premolar tooth?
It functions to tear and grind food, providing transitional function between anterior and posterior teeth during mastication.
What is the left upper first secondary premolar tooth connected to?
It is attached to the maxilla by a periodontal ligament and root (often bifurcated), and occludes with the lower first and second premolars.
Why is the left upper first secondary premolar tooth clinically important?
It is frequently selected for orthodontic extraction for space management, important for balanced posterior occlusion, and subject to caries and periodontal disease throughout life.

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