Permanent tooth reference
Tooth #11: Upper left canine
In FDI notation, tooth #11 is 23. It is a canine in the upper left part of the mouth.
Tooth #11 at a glance
- Location
- upper left
- Tooth type
- canine
- FDI notation
- 23
- Adjacent teeth
- #10 and #12
- Opposing tooth
- #22
- Wisdom tooth
- No
What does tooth #11 identify?
Tooth #11 identifies the upper left canine in the Universal numbering system used in the United States. It is a front tooth. Its matching FDI designation is 23.
A treatment plan or benefit statement may use the number alone. Confirm the number with the dental office if the document is unclear; a tooth number identifies location and does not explain a diagnosis or treatment by itself.