left upper second secondary molar tooth

ADA tooth 15

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

Type Organ
Structure parente lateral structure
Nom latin ADA tooth 15

Questions fréquentes

What is the left upper second secondary molar tooth?
The left upper second secondary molar is a permanent tooth that erupts around 12-13 years of age, featuring multiple cusps and three roots adapted for grinding and crushing food.
Where is the left upper second secondary molar tooth located?
It is located in the maxilla on the left side, distal to the first molar in the molar region of the upper jaw.
What is the function of the left upper second secondary molar tooth?
It functions to grind and crush food during mastication, providing significant masticatory force and assisting in stabilizing the posterior dental arch.
What is the left upper second secondary molar tooth connected to?
It is attached to the maxilla by a periodontal ligament and three roots, and occludes with the lower second molar.
Why is the left upper second secondary molar tooth clinically important?
It completes the permanent posterior occlusion, is subject to caries and periodontal disease, and its loss significantly compromises long-term masticatory efficiency and dental stability.

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