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Dental notation for primary teeth: a review and suggestion of a novel system
R Havale1, B S Sheetal2, R Patil3
1AME'S Dental College, Hospital, & Research centre Raichur, Karnataka, India. Associate professor, Dept. Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry.
Background:
Tooth designation systems are routinely used in dental practice, for identification of teeth, recording dental data and communication among dental professionals. There are various dental notations systems for the primary and permanent dentition. The most popular are the Zsigmondy-Palmer system, the Universal Numbering System, and the FDI system. Others includes the Victor Haderup system, the Woelfel system, and the MICAP system. The majority of dental notations are focused on permanent teeth and are modified for primary teeth, even though the latter erupt before the permanent dentition.
Conclusion:
Advantages and disadvantages of notations for primary dentition are discussed and compared to a new alphanumeric system for primary teeth which is considered simple and convenient.
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