1369 Tooth Surface Code

Code identifying the area of the tooth that was treated

Type
Identifier (ID)
Length
Min 1 / Max 2
Codes
CodeDescription
BBuccal
The surface of the tooth which is closest to the cheek
DDistal
The surface of the tooth facing away from an invisible line drawn vertically through the center of the face
FFacial
The surface of a tooth that is directed towards the face
IIncisal
The cutting edges of the anterior teeth
LLingual
The surface of the tooth that is directed towards the tongue
MMesial
The surface of a tooth which faces toward an invisible line drawn vertically through the center of the face
OOcclusal
The surfaces of the posterior (back) teeth which provides the chewing function

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