In the deciduous dentition, tooth "C" in the Universal System refers to the maxillary right lateral incisor. Tooth "K" refers to the mandibular left second molar.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true, the second is false.
C) The first statement is false, the second is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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In the Universal System tooth "C" refers to the deciduous maxillary right canine. The question correctly identifies "K" as the mandibular left second molar. For the deciduous dentition the Universal System utilizes letters A through T. The letter A is assigned to the deciduous maxillary right second molar, and the letter T to the deciduous mandibular right second molar. Note that the deciduous dentition is also called the primary dentition.

In the Deciduous Dentition, Tooth "C" in the Universal System