The molars are located at the back of the mouth behind the premolars. The crown of each molar features three cusps which facilitate the grinding and chewing of food. The first and second molars are represented by deciduous counterparts in the child, though the third molar (also called the ' wisdom tooth') is not and does not usually erupt until the ages of 18-20. In many people, one or more of the third molars never erupts, leaving 31,30,29, or even 28 teeth total. The first and second molars' roots feature multiple root stems which anchor them in the maxilla and mandible - the upper ones usually have three, while the lower ones have two. The third
molars have what appears to be fused-pair root systems. The root stems may differ, with the possibility of serious dental repair being necessary to correct any malformed root structures. Research Molars
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Medicine
Research Molars
