"Molar" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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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)
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D008963
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A14.549.167.860.525
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| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Molar" by people in Profiles.
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Prevalence of radix molaris in mandibular molars of a subpopulation of Brazil's Northeast region: a cross-sectional CBCT study. Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 02; 15(1):22651.
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Predicted and final tooth position assessment following indirect bonding planned by a digital system. Dental Press J Orthod. 2025; 30(1):e252451.
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A Cone Beam Computed Tomography-Based Investigation of the Frequency and Pattern of Radix Entomolaris in the Saudi Arabian Population. Medicina (Kaunas). 2023 Nov 17; 59(11).
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Evaluation of maxillary canine and molar movement during the first phase of extraction space closure: a multilevel analysis. Dental Press J Orthod. 2023; 28(4):e232338.
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A Qualitative Analysis of Treatment Patterns for Mild and Severe Molar Hypomineralization in Permanent Teeth: A Systematic Review. Pediatr Dent. 2023 Jul 15; 45(4):281-291.
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Assessment of the Prevalence of Middle Mesial Canal in Mandibular First Molar: A Multinational Cross-sectional Study with Meta-analysis. J Endod. 2023 May; 49(5):549-558.
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Effect of Class II elastics on different mandibular arch preparation stabilized with aligners and stainless-steel wires: A FEM study. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2022 Nov; 25(4):520-529.
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Cephalometric evaluation of changes in vertical dimension and molar position in adult non-extraction treatment with clear aligners and traditional fixed appliances. Dental Press J Orthod. 2021; 26(4):e2119360.
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Glass Ionomer Sealant versus Fluoride Varnish Application to Prevent Occlusal Caries in Primary Second Molars among Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Caries Res. 2021; 55(4):322-332.
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FISSURE SEALANT IN A NUTSHELL. EVIDENCE-BASED META-EVALUATION OF SEALANTS' EFFECTIVENESS IN CARIES PREVENTION AND ARREST. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2021 Sep; 21(3):101587.