Which baby tooth is letter C?

Primary tooth C

Tooth C: Primary Upper Right Canine

In the Universal Numbering System, primary tooth C is the primary upper right canine (primary maxillary right canine). Its FDI (ISO 3950) designation is 53 and its Palmer designation is C in the upper right quadrant. It is a canine in the upper arch with typically 1 root.

Universal: C
FDI / ISO 3950: 53
Palmer: C
Type: Canine
Arch & side: upper, right
Typical roots: 1

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Primary Upper Right Canine

Primary Maxillary Right Canine

Universal: C
FDI / ISO: 53
Palmer: C

Type: Canine
Arch & side: Upper (maxillary), right
Typical roots: 1 (varies between individuals)

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Upper right

Universal	FDI	Palmer
E	51	A
D	52	B
C	53	C
B	54	D
A	55	E

Upper left

Universal	FDI	Palmer
F	61	A
G	62	B
H	63	C
I	64	D
J	65	E

Lower left

Universal	FDI	Palmer
O	71	A
N	72	B
M	73	C
L	74	D
K	75	E

Lower right

Universal	FDI	Palmer
P	81	A
Q	82	B
R	83	C
S	84	D
T	85	E