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How many permanent molars are there?
How many permanent molars are there?
Which type of teeth are permanent molars?
Which type of teeth are permanent molars?
At what age do the permanent maxillary molars erupt?
At what age do the permanent maxillary molars erupt?
How many surfaces does a permanent maxillary molar have?
How many surfaces does a permanent maxillary molar have?
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What is the function of permanent molars?
What is the function of permanent molars?
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What is the number of roots in permanent maxillary molars?
What is the number of roots in permanent maxillary molars?
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Which type of permanent maxillary molar has a hexagonal or rectangular occlusal outline?
Which type of permanent maxillary molar has a hexagonal or rectangular occlusal outline?
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At what age does the eruption of permanent maxillary molars typically occur?
At what age does the eruption of permanent maxillary molars typically occur?
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Which geometric outline best describes the buccal aspect of permanent maxillary molars?
Which geometric outline best describes the buccal aspect of permanent maxillary molars?
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What anatomical landmark is present on the buccal surface of permanent maxillary molars?
What anatomical landmark is present on the buccal surface of permanent maxillary molars?
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Permanent maxillary molars have a ______ occlusal outline
Permanent maxillary molars have a ______ occlusal outline
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The upper molars have ______ roots, while the lower molars have ______ roots
The upper molars have ______ roots, while the lower molars have ______ roots
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The occlusal outline of the upper molars is described as ______ or ______
The occlusal outline of the upper molars is described as ______ or ______
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Permanent maxillary molars have ______ surfaces
Permanent maxillary molars have ______ surfaces
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The cervical outline of the buccal aspect of permanent maxillary molars is slightly ______ toward the root
The cervical outline of the buccal aspect of permanent maxillary molars is slightly ______ toward the root
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Study Notes
Permanent Molars Overview
- There are three pairs of permanent molars in each quadrant, totaling twelve permanent molars.
- Permanent molars are considered posterior teeth.
Eruption Timing and Characteristics
- Permanent maxillary molars typically erupt between ages 6 and 12.
- These molars are characterized by four or five surfaces, including buccal, lingual, mesial, distal, and occlusal surfaces.
- Permanent maxillary molars generally have three roots: two buccal and one palatal.
Occlusal and Root Structure
- The first permanent maxillary molar has a hexagonal or rectangular occlusal outline.
- The buccal aspect of permanent maxillary molars is best described as having a trapezoidal geometric outline.
- An important anatomical landmark on the buccal surface is the buccal groove.
Additional Facts
- Permanent maxillary molars have a rhombus-shaped occlusal outline.
- Upper molars possess three roots, while lower molars have two roots.
- The occlusal outline of upper molars can also be described as either ovoid or rectangular.
- Permanent maxillary molars have a total of five surfaces.
- The cervical outline of the buccal aspect is slightly concave toward the root.
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Test your knowledge of the surface anatomy of permanent maxillary molars, including the number of surfaces and roots, occlusal outline, and other key anatomical features.
