Tooth Numbering Converter

Enter a tooth number in any dental notation system and instantly see the equivalent in Universal, ISO/FDI, and Palmer formats.

Convert a Tooth Number

Full Permanent Teeth Chart

Click any tooth to convert it. Shaded = selected.

Upper Right                       Upper Left
Lower Right                       Lower Left
I = Incisor
C = Canine
P = Premolar
M = Molar

Quick Reference — All 32 Teeth

Universal FDI Palmer Name

Summary

Enter a tooth number in any dental notation system and instantly see the equivalent in Universal, ISO/FDI, and Palmer formats.

How it works

  1. Select the notation system you are starting from (Universal, ISO/FDI, or Palmer).
  2. Enter the tooth number or click a tooth on the interactive dental chart.
  3. The converter instantly shows the equivalent in all three systems.
  4. Hover over any result to see the full anatomical name and quadrant.
  5. Use the full chart view to look up all 32 permanent teeth at once.

Use cases

  • Translate tooth numbers from US patient records to international ISO/FDI format.
  • Help dental students learn all three major numbering systems side by side.
  • Cross-reference treatment plans received from overseas dental offices.
  • Verify tooth identification when reviewing X-ray reports or referral letters.
  • Quick lookup during continuing education courses that use unfamiliar notation.
  • Prepare billing codes that require Universal numbering from FDI source data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu