MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

TEETH

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

Which tooth-numbering system is used most often in Canada?

A	Palmer Notation System
B	Federation Dentaire Internationale System
C	International Standard
D	Universal System

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The FDI dental notation is a two-digit tooth numbering system, widely used by dental professionals in many countries to easily identify teeth in a patient’s mouth. Developed by the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) World Dental Federation, this system is also referred to as the ISO 3950 notation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Universal Numbering System This is by far the most used dental numbering system by general dentists. The teeth will be numbered between 1 and 32, beginning with the farthest tooth to the back on the upper right side of the jaw.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Fédération Dentaire Internationale or FDI World Dental Federation notation system is a commonly used system for the numbering and naming of teeth. The system uses a two number system for the location and naming of each tooth.

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