resembles that of the lower second
molars in the number of cusps (four
cusps) and sometimes resembles the
crown of the lower first molar (five
cusps) or it may bear little resemblance
The mesial root is tapering more
from cervix to apex and its apex
is usually more pointed than that B
L
of the second molar.
Prof. A. Elsahn
DISTAL ASPECT
cusp type).
Prof. A. Elsahn
OCCLUSAL ASPECT
B
M
D
L
The occlusal outline is rectangular
or oval mesio-distally but more
rounded than that of lower first or
second molars and the distal side
Prof. A. Elsahn
BUCCAL ASPECT
THE ROOTS
If the roots are separated, the root
trunk is long and the roots are
usually more pointed at the apex
than on other molars.