Descriptive Anatomy of

Permanent Mandibular Molars

Dr. Raed Al-Sadhan

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Permanent Mandibular First Molar

MB

DB
D

ML

It has two roots (mesial and distal).

Five cusps (3 buccal and 2 lingual).
The lingual cusps are of equal sizes.
The crown is wider M-D than B-L.

DL

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Permanent Mandibular First Molar

M

MB

D
DB D

Buccal Surface
Widest M-D diameter.
Three cusps: MB, DB and D.
Two buccal grooves.
Buccal pit.

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Permanent Mandibular First Molar

D

Lingual Surface
Buccal profile and proximal surfaces
visible.
Short lingual groove.

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Permanent Mandibular First Molar

Occlusal Surface

Has a pentagonal outline.

Main grooves form Y pattern

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Permanent Mandibular Second Molar

It has two roots (mesial and distal).

Four cusps (2 buccal and 2 lingual).
The lingual cusps are of equal sizes.
The crown is wider M-D than B-L.

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Permanent Mandibular Second Molar

M

Buccal Surface
Two buccal cusps (MB & DB).
One buccal groove.

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Permanent Mandibular Second Molar

D

Lingual Surface
Buccal profile and proximal surfaces
NOT visible.

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Permanent Mandibular Second Molar

Occlusal Surface
Rectangular outline.
Main grooves form a + pattern.

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Permanent Mandibular Third Molar

Smallest crown.
Variable morphology.

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Permanent Mandibular Third Molar

M

D Buccal Surface
Similar to 2nd molar.
Distal inclination of the roots.

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Permanent Mandibular Third Molar

D

Lingual Surface
Similar to 2nd molar.

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Permanent Mandibular Third Molar

Occlusal Surface

Ovoid outline.

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