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Universal 17FDI 38Palmer LL8

Lower left third molar (wisdom tooth)

The lower left third molar sits in the lower left (q3), in the mandibular (lower) arch. It is Universal number 17, FDI/ISO 38, and LL8 in Palmer notation.

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At a glance

Universal number
17
FDI / ISO number
38
Palmer notation
LL8
Quadrant
Lower left (Q3)
Arch
Mandibular (lower)
Side
Left
Tooth type
Molar
Typical roots
2
Typical canals
MB, ML, D

Also known as

  • Mandibular left third molar
  • Wisdom tooth

Surfaces

  • Mesial
  • Distal
  • Buccal (facial)
  • Lingual
  • Occlusal

Common procedures

  • ✓Wisdom tooth extraction
  • ✓Surgical extraction
  • ✓Coronectomy
  • ✓Restoration (when kept)

Adjacent teeth

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