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Universal 3FDI 16Palmer UR6

Upper right first molar

The upper right first molar sits in the upper right (q1), in the maxillary (upper) arch. It is Universal number 3, FDI/ISO 16, and UR6 in Palmer notation.

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At a glance

Universal number
3
FDI / ISO number
16
Palmer notation
UR6
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 first molar
  • Six-year molar

Surfaces

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

Common procedures

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

Adjacent teeth

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