MAXILLARY MANDIBULAR

Universal Numbering SystemPalmer NotationFederation Dentaire

Dentition Primary dentition Deciduous dentition—20 teeth Mixed dentition Combination of primary and permanent dentition Permanent dentition Adult dentition—32 teeth Maxillary and mandibular arches

Anatomy of the Tooth

Anterior and Posterior Teeth Anterior teeth Toward the front of the mouth Posterior teeth Toward the back of the mouth

Centrals Laterals

Also Knows as: Canines Eye Teeth Like Incisors: Anterior 1-Root

8 Premolars, 2 in each Quadrant 2 Roots

12 Molars in Permanent Dentition,3 Molars in Each Quadrant Last Molar in Known as the Wisdom Tooth 3 Roots

Tooth Surfaces Mesial—toward the midline Distal—away from the midline Lingual/Palatal—toward the tongue (roof of mouth) Facial/Buccal—toward the cheek (anterior and posterior) Incisal/Occulsal—on the top of the tooth (anterior and posterior) Chewing Surface (Interproximal)

Surfaces Diagram

Mesial & Distal

SURFACES & DENTAL CODING