In which notation are the permanent teeth numbered from 1 to 32?

The correct notation for numbering the permanent teeth from 1 to 32 is the Universal system. This system is widely used in the United States and assigns each tooth a specific number, starting from the upper right third molar as tooth number 1 and moving sequentially across to the upper left third molar as tooth number 16. The numbering continues from the lower left third molar as tooth number 17 and moves across to the lower right third molar, which is numbered as tooth number 32.

This method provides a straightforward way for dental professionals to identify and communicate about specific teeth during examinations and treatment planning. The Universal system’s simplicity and its adoption in the dental community contribute to its effectiveness in practice.

In contrast, the other notational systems, such as Palmer, Federation dentaire internationale (FDI), and Bracket numbering, utilize different methodologies for tooth identification and numbering, which do not use a continuous numbering from 1 to 32 like the Universal system does.