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Universal 32FDI 48Palmer LR8

Lower right third molar (wisdom tooth)

The lower right third molar sits in the lower right (q4), in the mandibular (lower) arch. It is Universal number 32, FDI/ISO 48, and LR8 in Palmer notation.

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At a glance

Universal number
32
FDI / ISO number
48
Palmer notation
LR8
Quadrant
Lower right (Q4)
Arch
Mandibular (lower)
Side
Right
Tooth type
Molar
Typical roots
2
Typical canals
MB, ML, D

Also known as

  • Mandibular right third molar
  • Wisdom tooth

Surfaces

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

Common procedures

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

Adjacent teeth

Previous · Universal 31 · FDI 47Lower right second molar

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