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The molars are the teeth that are farthest back in the mouth. They feature 4-5 cusps on a larger and flatter surface. They're made to pulverise food. Molars in the mandible usually have two roots. The roots of the maxillary molars, which are placed behind the second premolars, are usually three. The permanent dentition has 12 molars, three in each quadrant of the mouth. They are referred to as first molars, second molars, and third molars in order of proximity to the midline. Some people, however, do not fully grow their third molars. Third molars are sometimes known as wisdom teeth. There are just eight molars in the first dentition. |