Author: smokindok
Date: 2021-06-08 03:19
Karl,
Unlike the system in the USA, a lot of the world uses a two digit system to number teeth. The first digit is the quadrant where the tooth resides. 1=upper right; 2=upper left; 3=lower left; 4=lower right. The second digit is the number of tooth starting with 1 in front (anterior) and counting back (posteriorly) to 8, which would be the wisdom tooth. This is for the permanent teeth. Primary teeth are numbered similarly, using 5, 6, 7, 8 to designate the quadrant and 1 - 5 (anterior to posterior). The USA system uses letters for primary teeth, in the same pattern as the numbers are used for the permanent teeth.
32, 31, 41, 42 would be 23, 24, 25, 26.
Also, I absolutely agree with Christian in his assessment that two implants, just about all the time in this situation, are all that is needed. Also completely agree with his recommendation for 3D imaging as part of proper planning and to get things in the right place.
John
Post Edited (2021-06-08 03:26)
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