Palmer’s Notation - Palmer’s Notation is a widely used system to identify teeth.

In Palmer’s Notation, the oral cavity is divided into four quadrants -the upper left quadrant, the upper right quadrant, the lower left quadrant, and the lower right quadrant. Each individual tooth in each quadrant is given a name. The name of the quadrant and the name of the tooth form an individual identification; for example, the central incisor on the upper left side of the mouth is called an upper left central.

Names of Teeth

Central:The two upper and two lower teeth in the very center of the mouth.
Lateral: The teeth adjacent to the centrals.
Cuspid: The pointy teeth behind the laterals. These teeth have one cuspal, or point. Cuspids also are called canines.
First Biscuspid: The teeth behind the cuspids. These teeth have two cuspals, or points.
Second Biscuspid: The teeth behind the first bicuspids. These teeth also have two cuspals, or points.
First Molar: The teeth behind the second biscuspids. These teeth have a level surface with four cuspals, or points.
Second Molar: The teeth behind the first molars. These teeth also have a flat surface with four cuspals.
Third Molar: The teeth behind the second molars. These teeth also have a level surface with four cuspals.

Other Names for Teeth

Incisor: Another name for the central and laterals.
Canine: Another name for the cuspids.
6-year Molar: Another name for the first molar.
12-year Molar: Another name for the second molar.
Wisdom Teeth: Another name for the third molar.
Anterior Teeth: The centrals, laterals and cuspids –the teeth in the front of the mouth.
Posterior Teeth: The bicuspids and molars –the teeth in the back of the mouth.
Deciduous Teeth: The primary, or “baby teeth” -the first set of teeth to erupt.
Secondary Teeth: The permanent or second group of teeth to erupt.

Parts of a Tooth and the Oral Cavity

Apex - The very bottom of the root of a tooth.
Buccal - The tooth surface which is next to the cheek. Usually only posterior teeth touch the cheek, so dentists usually use the term “buccal” when talking about back teeth.
Crown - The part of the tooth above the gum.
Cuspal - The chewing or tearing points of the cuspids, bicuspids and molars.
Dentin - The calcium part of a tooth below the enamel containing the pulp chamber and root canals.
Cuspal - The chewing or tearing points of the cuspids, bicuspids and molars.
Gingiva - Another name for gums.
Gums - The pink tissue that surrounds the teeth.
Root - The part of the tooth that descends below the gums.

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