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Which tooth is 40?

Published in Dental Codes 1 min read

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.

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