Tooth naming radiology

How are teeth numbered for identification?

In the United States, the Universal System is the most commonly employed.
The primary dentition is identified by the letters of the alphabet, A-T, while the permanent dentition is identified by the numbers 1-32..

How do they label teeth?

The top teeth, numbered 1-16, are known as the maxillary arch.
The top teeth numbering starts on your right-hand side – so your rear right wisdom tooth, or 3^rd molar, would be your number one tooth.
The bottom teeth, 17-32, are known as the mandibular arch..

How do you name a tooth?

Below is the sequential naming pattern of Universal Numbering System as designated by ADA:

1. Number 1: 3rd Molar commonly known as wisdom tooth
2. Number 2: 2nd Molar
3. Number 3: 1st Molar
4. Number 4: 2nd Bicuspid also known as 2nd premolar
5. Number 5: 1st Bicuspid or 1st premolar
6. Number 6: Cuspid or canine

How do you name a tooth?

Universal Numbering System
The uppercase letters A through T are used for primary teeth and the numbers 1 – 32 are used for permanent teeth.
The tooth designated "1" is the maxillary right third molar ("wisdom tooth") and the count continues along the upper teeth to the left side..

How do you name each tooth?

The uppercase letters A through T are used for primary teeth and the numbers 1 – 32 are used for permanent teeth.
The tooth designated "1" is the maxillary right third molar ("wisdom tooth") and the count continues along the upper teeth to the left side..

What is the naming convention for teeth?

Permanent teeth are numbered 1-32, starting with the third molar (1) on the right side of the upper arch, following around the arch to the third molar (16) on the left side, and descending to the lower third molar (17) on the left side, and following that arch to the terminus of the lower jaw, the lower right third .

What is the tooth naming system?

It is also called the "American system".
The uppercase letters A through T are used for primary teeth and the numbers 1 – 32 are used for permanent teeth.
The tooth designated "1" is the maxillary right third molar ("wisdom tooth") and the count continues along the upper teeth to the left side..