left upper second secondary premolar tooth

ADA tooth 13

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

类型 Organ
上级结构 lateral structure
拉丁名称 ADA tooth 13

常见问题

What is the left upper second secondary premolar tooth?
The left upper second secondary premolar is a permanent tooth that erupts around 10-12 years of age, replacing the primary second molar with two cusps (one larger buccal, one smaller lingual).
Where is the left upper second secondary premolar tooth located?
It is located in the maxilla on the left side, distal to the first premolar in the premolar region of the upper jaw.
What is the function of the left upper second secondary premolar tooth?
It functions to grind and crush food during mastication, providing substantial chewing force in the transitional region between anterior and posterior teeth.
What is the left upper second secondary premolar tooth connected to?
It is attached to the maxilla by a periodontal ligament and single root, and occludes with the lower second premolar.
Why is the left upper second secondary premolar tooth clinically important?
It is essential for balanced posterior occlusion, is often retained in modern humans, and is important for stable tooth position and long-term masticatory function.

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