What percentage of cavities form on molar or premolar teeth? Are they the most cavity-prone teeth?

Question

What percentage of cavities form on molar or premolar teeth? Are they the most cavity-prone teeth?

Answer 1

TEETH WITH PITS, GROOVES AND FISSURES LIKE THE BICUSPIDS AND MOLARS GET THE MOST DECAY.

Answer 2

Hmm.

Not sure about a specific percentage, but yes: They are the most cavity prone teeth for most people.

The reasons: The occlusal surfaces (or chewing surface) have many pits and grooves where bacteria can sit and cause decay; and, these teeth are much harder to brush and floss well.