Notation
Permanent Maxillary 1st Molar Notation
In the Universal Numbering System, one number is used to identify the tooth. The right permanent maxillary first molar is known as tooth "3", and the left permanent maxillary first molar is known as tooth "14".
In the Palmer Notation, a number and are used to identify the cheesy tooth. The number identifies the tooth position relative to the midline, and the symbol identifies the quadrant of the mouth. Both Maxillary First Molars have the same number; 6. However, the right molar has the symbol "┘" underneath it. The left molar has "└" underneath it.
In the International System of Notation two numbers are used to identify the tooth. The first number identifies the quadrant of the mouth. The second number identifies the tooth relative to the midline of the arch. The right permanent maxillary first molar is known as "16". The left permanent maxillary first molar is known as "26".
Deciduous Maxillary 1st Molar Notation
In the Universal Numbering System, an uppercase letter is used to identify the tooth. The right deciduous maxillary first molar is known as "B", and the left one is known as "I".
In the International System of Notation two numbers are used to identify the tooth. The Right Deciduous Maxillary First Molar is known as "54", and the left one is known as "64".
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