Mandibular second molar

The mandibular second molar is the tooth located distally (away from the midline of the face) from both the mandibular first molars of the mouth but mesial (toward the midline of the face) from both mandibular third molars. This is true only in permanent teeth. In deciduous (baby) teeth, the mandibular second molar is the last tooth in the mouth and does not have a third molar behind it. The function of this molar is similar to that of all molars in regard to grinding being the principle action during mastication, commonly known as chewing. Though there is more variation between individuals to that of the first mandibular molar, there are usually four cusps on mandibular second molars: two on the buccal (side nearest the cheek) and two palatal (side nearest the palate).The international notation has named the right permanent maxillary second molar is known as "47", and the left one is known as "37".

This is the picture showing skull view of what mandibular second molar look like inside the mouth

This is the orthopantomogram- ragiographic view that will show all the teeth in the mouth in one shot. The sequence of the teeth arrangement is accordance to its location inside the mouth.

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