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What is the importance of the Universal Numbering System in Dentistry?

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This numbering system allows for all 32 teeth, including wisdom teeth, to be present. If any of teeth are removed or missing, the number that corresponds to that tooth is skipped.

Step-by-step explanation:

The American Dental Association Universal Numbering System is a tooth notation system primarily used in the United States.

Teeth are numbered from the viewpoint of the dental practitioner looking into the open mouth, clockwise starting from the distalmost right maxillary teeth.

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