Permanent tooth reference
Tooth #6: Upper right canine
In FDI notation, tooth #6 is 13. It is a canine in the upper right part of the mouth.
Tooth #6 at a glance
- Location
- upper right
- Tooth type
- canine
- FDI notation
- 13
- Adjacent teeth
- #5 and #7
- Opposing tooth
- #27
- Wisdom tooth
- No
What does tooth #6 identify?
Tooth #6 identifies the upper right canine in the Universal numbering system used in the United States. It is a front tooth. Its matching FDI designation is 13.
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.