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Universal tooth 16

Tooth 16: Upper Left Third Molar

In the Universal Numbering System, tooth 16 is the upper left third molar (maxillary left third molar). Its FDI (ISO 3950) designation is 28 and its Palmer designation is 8 in the upper left quadrant. It is a molar in the upper arch with typically 3 roots.

Universal
16
FDI / ISO 3950
28
Palmer
8
Type
Molar
Arch & side
upper, left
Typical roots
3

Commonly called the wisdom tooth.

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Upper Left Third Molar

Maxillary Left Third Molar

Universal
16
FDI / ISO
28
Palmer
8
  • Type: Molar
  • Arch & side: Upper (maxillary), left
  • Typical roots: 3 (varies between individuals)
  • Note: Commonly called the wisdom tooth.

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Upper right

ToothUniversalFDIPalmer
8111
7122
6133
5144
4155
3166
2177
1188

Upper left

ToothUniversalFDIPalmer
9211
10222
11233
12244
13255
14266
15277
16288

Lower left

ToothUniversalFDIPalmer
24311
23322
22333
21344
20355
19366
18377
17388

Lower right

ToothUniversalFDIPalmer
25411
26422
27433
28444
29455
30466
31477
32488