# Tooth #17 (FDI 38): lower left third molar (wisdom tooth)

> FDI tooth 38 is the lower left third molar (wisdom tooth) (quadrant 3): Universal #17, Palmer LL8. With neighbouring teeth and the full chart.

Source: https://hajto.de/en/tooth-chart/tooth-38  
Last updated: 2026-10-17T11:14:41Z  
German version: https://hajto.de/zahnschema/zahn-38.md

- **FDI (ISO 3950):** 38
- **Universal (ADA):** #17
- **Palmer:** ┌8 (LL8)
- **Name:** Lower left third molar (wisdom tooth)
- **Tooth type:** Third molar (wisdom tooth)
- **Group:** Posterior tooth
- **Quadrant:** Quadrant 3: lower left (mandibular left)
- **Dentition:** Permanent dentition

## Neighbouring teeth

- [Tooth 37](https://hajto.de/en/tooth-chart/tooth-37.md): lower left second molar

## Opposing tooth (same position in the opposite jaw)

- [Tooth 28](https://hajto.de/en/tooth-chart/tooth-28.md): upper left third molar (wisdom tooth)

[Interactive tooth chart](https://hajto.de/en/tooth-chart) · Reference for dentists and dental students. Notation according to the FDI two-digit system (ISO 3950) and the ADA Universal Numbering System.