The code "40" refers to the lower right quadrant of the oral cavity. It does not represent a specific tooth number.
According to the Area of Oral Cavity Codes reference:
Area of Oral Cavity Code | Description |
---|---|
10 | Upper right quadrant |
20 | Upper left quadrant |
30 | Lower left quadrant |
40 | Lower right quadrant |
Therefore, 40 is not a tooth number but a dental quadrant code.