Permanent tooth reference
Tooth #22: Lower left canine
In FDI notation, tooth #22 is 33. It is a canine in the lower left part of the mouth.
Tooth #22 at a glance
- Location
- lower left
- Tooth type
- canine
- FDI notation
- 33
- Adjacent teeth
- #21 and #23
- Opposing tooth
- #11
- Wisdom tooth
- No
What does tooth #22 identify?
Tooth #22 identifies the lower left canine in the Universal numbering system used in the United States. It is a front tooth. Its matching FDI designation is 33.
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.