Molar

Descriptions of Molar

Molar: grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
Source: WordNet 2.1

Summary Information: Molar

Molar: The molars are a type of tooth and are a part of the dentition and the digestive system. Normally there are 12 large, broad-crowned molars in the adult mouth. The function of the molars is to crush and chew food. By doing these actions, the molars begin the process of ingestion and digestion.

Conditions that afflict the molars include broken/missing teeth, dental caries, periodontal disease, developmental abnormalities, dental attrition, impaction and dental erosion.

Closely Related Organs: Molar

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Molar:

• Teeth
• Dentition
• Incisors
• Canines
• Premolar Teeth
• Mouth
• Lips
• Tongue
• Gums
• Jaw
• Digestive system
• Ingestion
• Digestion

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Molar

The following conditions are related to the organ: Molar:

• Periodontal disease
• Missing/broken teeth
• Dental caries
• Impaction
• Developmental abnormalities
• Dental attrition
• Dental erosion

Other Names: Molar

The following are other names for the organ: Molar:

• Molar teeth

Sub Parts: Molar

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Molar:

• Tooth structure

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Molar

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Molar:

• Mouth pain
• Mouth swelling
• Bleeding gums
• Masses
• Dental pain
• Tooth discoloration
• Tooth deformity

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Organ types: Teeth (10)

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