Permanent tooth reference
Tooth #32: Lower right third molar
In FDI notation, tooth #32 is 48. It is a third molar in the lower right part of the mouth.
Tooth #32 at a glance
- Location
- lower right
- Tooth type
- third molar
- FDI notation
- 48
- Adjacent teeth
- #31
- Opposing tooth
- #1
- Wisdom tooth
- Yes
What does tooth #32 identify?
Tooth #32 identifies the lower right third molar in the Universal numbering system used in the United States. It is a back tooth commonly called a wisdom tooth. Its matching FDI designation is 48.
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.