Permanent tooth reference
Tooth #24: Lower left central incisor
In FDI notation, tooth #24 is 31. It is a central incisor in the lower left part of the mouth.
Tooth #24 at a glance
- Location
- lower left
- Tooth type
- central incisor
- FDI notation
- 31
- Adjacent teeth
- #23 and #25
- Opposing tooth
- #9
- Wisdom tooth
- No
What does tooth #24 identify?
Tooth #24 identifies the lower left central incisor in the Universal numbering system used in the United States. It is a front tooth. Its matching FDI designation is 31.
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.