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molar
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molar1
1. any of the 12 broad-faced grinding teeth in man
2. a corresponding tooth in other mammals

molar2
1. (of a physical quantity) per unit amount of substance
2. (not recommended in technical usage) (of a solution) containing one mole of solute per litre of solution

molar [′mō·lər]
(anatomy)
A tooth adapted for grinding.
Any of the three pairs of cheek teeth behind the premolars on each side of the jaws in humans.
(physical chemistry)
Denoting a physical quantity divided by the amount of substance expressed in moles.


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As more and more orthodontists are placing brackets on second molars these longer handles have become more popular.
6,7) The appliance is constructed of stainless steel wire that is soldered to bands cemented to either the maxillary first permanent molars or the deciduous second molars.
From the diagnostic waxing procedure, it was determined that the mandibular right and left first and second molars would need crown lengthening, and the occlusion distal to the mandibular right canine would have to be restored with reverse articulation (Figure 3).
 
 
 
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