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D1330 refers to
Sealant - per tooth
Topical application of fluoride varnish
Oral hygiene instructions
Answer: C. Oral hygiene instructions
Refers to removal of pulp coronal to the dentinocemental junction and application of medicament (excluding final restoration) - Name of the procedure and the CDT code
Ans: D3220 (Therapeutic Pulpotomy)
This CDT code is used for the replacement of the implant screw.
Answer: D6193
"A 22-year-old established patient presents for their regularly scheduled dental cleaning. No periodontal disease is present. What is the ADA CDT code for this procedure?"
a) D1110
Oral evaluation for a patient under 3 years of age.
Ans: D0145
CDT Code for the x-ray which shows a side view of your head, exposing teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures.
D0340 - Cephalometric radiographic image
A dental procedure also known as root-end surgery, that involves removing the tip of a tooth's root (the apex) and any infected tissue surrounding it specifically performed on the front teeth (incisors or canines).
Ans: D3410 Apicoectomy - anterior
The CDT code D6601 refers to retainer onlay - porcelain/ceramic, three or more surfaces. True or false?
Answer: False. D6609 is the correct answer.
"A dentist performs an extraction of a permanent mandibular molar. The tooth was easily removed with minimal force. Which code is MOST appropriate if the tooth was fully erupted and not impacted?
b) D7110 (This directly compares simple extraction codes (D7110) with surgical extraction codes (D7210)
This code is recommended to be used only for focused dental problems or dental emergencies and not periodic evaluations.
ANSWER: D0140- Limited oral evaluation: problem-focused.
The CDT Code for Amalgam - 4 or more surfaces, permanent or primary is D2160.
Answer: False - D2161
Refers to a routine dental visit that focuses on the ongoing care and maintenance of the periodontal health of patients who have previously undergone active periodontal therapy. Name of the procedure and the CDT code
Ans: D4910 Periodontal maintenance
The category "Maxillofacial Prosthetic" includes codes from D5900 - D5899. One of the codes under this category is D5914 which stands for auricular prosthesis. Are both statements correct?
Answer: The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
Mrs. Smith wanted an all-ceramic bridge, she has missing tooth #7. What are the codes to use for her treatment plan?
All-Ceramic Bridge (D6245, D6740): This option would use porcelain for both the pontic and the retainer crowns. It would provide the most natural-looking result, but it is also the most expensive option.
The correct CDT Codes used for Bitewing x-rays; single, two, three, and four images.
a. D0270, D0272, D0273, D0274
b. D0271, D0272, D0273, D0274
c. D0270, D0272, D0273, D0277
Answer: A. D0270, D0272, D0273, D0274
CDT code for appliances used to maintain space or regain minor amounts of space lost after premature loss of primary teeth.
a. D1510
b. D1351
c. D1511
Answer: A. D1510
When a person experiences the loss of all the teeth in either jaw a complete denture may be a viable solution.This code refers to a complete upper denture that is worn in the maxillary arch (upper jaw). Name of the procedure and the CDT code
Ans: D5110 Complete denture - maxillary
A patient who recently had an implant placed develops peri-implantitis requiring a bone graft to repair the area. The dentist plans to perform the procedure without flap entry or closure. What CDT code would the dentist use to describe this procedure?
Answer: D6103 - bone graft for repair of peri-implant defect -- does not include flap entry and closure.
The ADA code D6010 is used for the surgical placement of an implant body, specifically for a subperiosteal implant.
The incorrect word is "subperiosteal". D6010 is the ADA code for the surgical placement of an endosteal implant body.
What are the 3 components of a C D T code?
Answer:
1. Procedure code
2. Nomenclature
3. Descriptor
Patient X has a Class IV Caries on tooth #10. What is the correct code to be used in the treatment plan if the doctor ordered for a composite restoration of this tooth?
Answer: D2331 - Resin Based Restoration, Two Surfaces, Anterior
CDT code for Soft liner for complete or partial removable denture – indirect.
Ans: D5765
A 35-year-old patient with velopharyngeal incompetency due to a cleft palate requires a speech aid prosthesis to improve their speech function. What CDT code would the dentist use to describe this procedure for the patient?
Answer: D5953 - speech aid prosthesis, adult
Which of the following procedures is usually bundled with a crown preparation?
a) D2954
b) Crown preparation
c) Placement of a temporary crown
d) D2950
Placement of a temporary crown (Often included in the fee for the permanent restoration)
What are the two (2) deleted codes from 2023 CDT Codes?
Answer: D2941 (interim therapeutic restoration - primary dentition) and D6095 (repair implant abutment, by report)