This section is designed to prepare the learner to perform the following:

• Describe the location of molars in the mouth.
• Describe the functions of molars.
• List class traits common to all molars.
• List arch traits that can be used to distinguish maxillary from mandibular molars.
• From a selection of all teeth, select and separate out all molars using class traits.
• Divide a selection of all molars into maxillary and mandibular using arch traits.