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Universal 2FDI 17Palmer UR7

Upper right second molar

The upper right second molar sits in the upper right (q1), in the maxillary (upper) arch. It is Universal number 2, FDI/ISO 17, and UR7 in Palmer notation.

At a glance

Universal number
2
FDI / ISO number
17
Palmer notation
UR7
Quadrant
Upper right (Q1)
Arch
Maxillary (upper)
Side
Right
Tooth type
Molar
Typical roots
3
Typical canals
MB, MB2, DB, P

Also known as

  • Maxillary right second molar
  • Twelve-year molar

Surfaces

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

Common procedures

  • Composite or amalgam filling
  • Crown
  • Root canal (endodontic) treatment
  • Onlay
  • Extraction

Adjacent teeth