left upper third secondary molar tooth

ADA tooth 16

A upper third secondary molar 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 16

常见问题

What is the left upper third secondary molar tooth?
The left upper third secondary molar, commonly called a wisdom tooth, is a permanent tooth that erupts around 18-25 years of age (if present), with variable morphology and frequently three roots.
Where is the left upper third secondary molar tooth located?
It is located in the maxilla on the left side, distal to the second molar at the posterior region of the upper jaw.
What is the function of the left upper third secondary molar tooth?
It functions to grind and crush food when present and properly positioned, though it is often absent, impacted, or misaligned due to limited space.
What is the left upper third secondary molar tooth connected to?
It is attached to the maxilla by a periodontal ligament and variable root structure when erupted, and may or may not occlude properly with the lower third molar.
Why is the left upper third secondary molar tooth clinically important?
It is frequently impacted or absent, often requires extraction due to pericoronitis or space constraints, and is the most evolutionarily variable tooth in human dentition.

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