Anatomy

Third Molar

The aftermost permanent tooth on each side in the maxilla and mandible.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The aftermost permanent tooth on each side in the maxilla and mandible.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Molar, Third
  • Teeth, Wisdom
  • Tooth, Wisdom
  • Molars, Third
  • Third Molars
  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Wisdom Tooth

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

the last tooth, behind the 2d molar; human only; IM

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History Note

82

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Previous Indexing

  • Molar (1966-1981)

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Tree Number

  1. A14w.549w.167w.860w.525w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Third Molar. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008964. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008964
  2. Third Molar. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisdom_tooth
  3. Third Molar. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q202517