1, Condyloid Process (mandible). 2, Coronoid process (mandible). 3, Ramus of mandible. 4, Angle of mandible. 5, Body of mandible. 6, Symphysis mentis. 7, Incisor teeth. 8, Canine. 9, Premolar. 10, Molar. 11, Maxillary sinus. 12, Nasal cavity.
There are 32 permanent teeth in the adult. Each quadrant has 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars, 3 molars.
The numbering is done with two numbers: the first number indicates the dial, the second tooth itself:
• First number:
Maxilla: upper right: 1; upper left 2; Mandible: lower right: 4; lower left: 3.
• Second number:
Teeth are numbered from mesial to lateral (1 to 8).
Right part | Left part | |
Maxilla | 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 | 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 |
Mandible | 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 | 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 |