MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

TEETH

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following is the most commonly used numbering system?

A	FDI System
B	Universal System
C	Palmer System
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Among these systems, Zsigmondy-Palmer system is the oldest and by far the most widely used. Zsigmondy-Palmer system was introduced in 1861 and is popularly called Palmer’s notation among dental professionals.

Detailed explanation-2: -The uppercase letters A through T are used for primary teeth and the numbers 1-32 are used for permanent teeth. The tooth designated “1” is the maxillary right third molar ("wisdom tooth") and the count continues along the upper teeth to the left side.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three most common systems are the FDI World Dental Federation notation (ISO 3950), the Universal Numbering System, and the Palmer notation. The FDI notation is used worldwide, and the Universal is used widely in the United States. The FDI notation can be easily adapted to computerized charting.

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