1369 Tooth Surface Code
Code identifying the area of the tooth that was treated
- Type
- Identifier (ID)
- Length
- Min 1 / Max 2
- Codes
Code | Description |
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B | Buccal The surface of the tooth which is closest to the cheek |
D | Distal The surface of the tooth facing away from an invisible line drawn vertically through the center of the face |
F | Facial The surface of a tooth that is directed towards the face |
I | Incisal The cutting edges of the anterior teeth |
L | Lingual The surface of the tooth that is directed towards the tongue |
M | Mesial The surface of a tooth which faces toward an invisible line drawn vertically through the center of the face |
O | Occlusal The surfaces of the posterior (back) teeth which provides the chewing function |