Teeth which are not considered necessary for efficient mastication are alloted ONE POINT each and those essential TWO POINTS each. For instance, each incisor, canine, 1st and 2nd premolars will have have a value of one point provided their corresponding lower teeth are present.
Each 1st and 2nd molar and well developed 3rd molar will have a value of two points provided they are in good opposition to corresponding teeth in the lower jaw. In the case the 3rd molar is not well developed, it will have a value of one point only.
When all the 16 teeth are present in the upper jaw and in good functional opposition to corresponding teeth in the lower jaw, the total value will be 20 or 22 points according to whether the 3rd molars are well developed or not.
- Any 4 of the 6 anterior; and
- Any 6 of the 10 posterior.
The following teeth will be present in the upper jaw and in good functional opposition to corresponding teeth in the lower jaw:
Provided there are at least 14 dental points in the mouth, all these teeth must be sound and repairable. The minimum number of points required is 14.
