Tooth number 6 is the upper right canine, a permanent (adult) tooth. In the FDI (ISO 3950) system it is 13, and in Palmer notation it is 3┘.
Tooth #6 at a glance
| Universal (US) | 6 |
| FDI / ISO 3950 | 13 |
| Palmer | 3┘ |
| Name | Upper right canine |
| Type | Canine (adult tooth) |
| Jaw | Upper (maxilla) |
| Side | Patient’s right |
| Comes in | 11-12 yrs |
| Roots | 1 (the longest in the mouth) |
| Root canals (usual) | 1 |
| Chewing surface | 1 pointed cusp |
Where it is and what it does
It sits in the upper jaw on the patient’s right side, at the corner of the mouth, third from the midline. Canines (also called cuspids or eye teeth) tear food and guide the jaw when it slides side to side. They have the longest roots of any teeth.
Neighbouring and related teeth
- In front of it (toward the midline): Tooth number 7, the upper right lateral incisor
- Behind it: Tooth number 5, the upper right first premolar
- Same tooth on the other side: Tooth number 11
- The matching tooth in the lower jaw: Tooth number 27
- Replaces: Baby tooth C, the baby upper right canine
Common dental work on this tooth
Canines are strong and long-lasting. Common issues are wear on the tip and gum recession on the cheek side.
Questions
What tooth is number 6?
Tooth number 6 is the upper right canine. Numbers 1 to 32 are used for adult teeth in the Universal system used in the United States, starting with the upper right wisdom tooth.
What is tooth number 6 in the FDI and Palmer systems?
In FDI it is 13, said digit by digit (“one-three”). The first digit is the quadrant and the second is the position from the midline. In Palmer notation it is 3┘.
When does tooth 6 come in?
Usually at about 11-12 yrs. Timing varies from person to person.
For education only. This is not dental advice; your dentist can tell you what is right for your own teeth.