title: Keeping up-to-date with tooth notation.
abstract: Methods of tooth notation have evolved over the years and there is now an increasing desirability for a system which offers the maximum in precision, clarity and compatibility with typing and computing requirements. A review of the many available methods leads to the FDI two-digit system as being highly appropriate for today's needs. This system is being adopted increasingly, worldwide.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Elderton
mesh_terms: D003792:Dental Records / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D014070:Tooth