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Which tooth is 32?

Published in Dental Anatomy 1 min read

The tooth designated as number 32 is the lower right permanent third molar.

Understanding Dental Numbering

Permanent teeth are assigned numbers from 1 to 32 for identification and documentation. The numbering system begins with the upper right third molar (tooth #1) and continues sequentially around the arch.

Standard Tooth Numbering System

Tooth Number Description
1 Upper Right Third Molar
... ...
16 Upper Left Third Molar
17 Lower Left Third Molar
... ...
32 Lower Right Third Molar

As the reference clearly states, permanent teeth are numbered from 1 to 32. Tooth number 1 represents the upper right permanent third molar, and tooth number 32 is the lower right permanent third molar.