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For deciduous dentition, '''numbers 5-8''' are used in the same way.

For deciduous dentition, '''numbers 5-8''' are used in the same way.

==Tooth position==

==Tooth Position==

The second and third digits refer to the '''tooth position''' within the quadrant, with the sequence always starting at the '''midline'''.

The second and third digits refer to the '''tooth position''' within the quadrant, with the sequence always starting at the '''midline'''.

The '''carnassials''' of carnivores can be used as landmarks to help number the teeth, as the upper carnassials are always the last premolars (108 and 208) and the lower carnassials are always the first molars (309 and 409).

The '''carnassials''' of carnivores can be used as landmarks to help number the teeth, as the upper carnassials are always the last premolars (108 and 208) and the lower carnassials are always the first molars (309 and 409).

The numbers of the other teeth can then be determined from there.

The numbers of the other teeth can then be determined.

==Examples==

==Examples==

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