[Surgical orthodontic therapy of impacted premolars and 2d molars].
1977
H Droschl, and
A Eskici, and
G F Pilarz
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008963
Molar
The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821)
Molars
D009972
Orthodontics, Interceptive
Recognition and elimination of potential irregularities and malpositions in the developing dentofacial complex.
Interceptive Orthodontics
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001641
Bicuspid
One of the eight permanent teeth, two on either side in each jaw, between the canines (CUSPID) and the molars (MOLAR), serving for grinding and crushing food. The upper have two cusps (bicuspid) but the lower have one to three. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p822)
Premolar,Bicuspids,Premolars
D014095
Tooth, Impacted
A tooth that is prevented from erupting by a physical barrier, usually other teeth. Impaction may also result from orientation of the tooth in an other than vertical position in the periodontal structures.