1. a tooth located between the canine and molar teeth, used for grinding food
Usage: anatomy

1. relating to or located in front of the molar teeth
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The dentist found a cavity in my upper premolar.
• Adults typically have eight premolars in total.
• The premolar teeth help crush food before swallowing.
• She needed a filling in her first premolar.
• The premolar region showed signs of decay on the X-ray.
• Children lose their baby teeth before premolars emerge.