Diagnostic
D0140
Limited Oral Evaluation (D0140)
An evaluation limited to a specific oral health problem or complaint
D1206
Topical Application of Fluoride Varnish (D1206)
D2391
Resin-based composite - one surface, posterior (D2391)
Used to restore a carious lesion into the dentin or a deeply eroded area into the dentin. Not a preventive procedure.
This procedure is instituted following periodontal therapy and continues at varying intervals, determined by the clinical evaluation of the dentist, for the life of the dentition or any implant replacements.
Periodontal Maintenance (D4910)
A removable dental appliance designed to minimize the effects of bruxism
Occlusal Guard
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Code used for established patients who have been absent from active dental treatment for three or more years
Comprehensive Oral Evaluation (D0150)
Removal or plaque, calculus, and stains from the tooth structures and implants in the permanent and transitional dentition. Is is intended to control local irritational factors.
Prophylaxis - Adult (D1110)
Refers to building up of coronal structures when there is insufficient retention for a separate extracoronal restorative procedure. Not a filler to eliminate any undercut, box form, or concave irregularity in a preparation.
Core buildup, including any pins when required (D2950)
Needed to enable a comprehensive periodontal evaluation and diagnosis on a subsequent visit.
Mouth mouth Debridement (D4355)
to enable a comprehensive periodontal evaluation and diagnosis on a subsequent visit.
D7210
Extraction, erupted tooth requiring removal of bone and/or sectioning of tooth, and including elevation of mucoperiosteal flap if inficated (D7210)
This procedure includes related cutting of gingiva and bone, removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone and closure.
A radiographic survey of the whole mouth intended to display the crowns and roots of all teeth, periapical areas, interproximal areas, and alveolar bone including edentulous areas.
Comprehensive Series of Radiographic Images
(FMX - D0210)
Mechanically and/or chemically prepared enamel surface sealed to prevent decay
Sealant (D1351)
D2740
Crown - Porcelain/Ceramic (D2740)
The removal or plaque, calculus, and stains from supra- and sub-gingival tooth surfaces when there is generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation in the absence of periodontitis. It is indicated for patients who have swollen, inflamed gingiva, generalized suprabony pockets, and moderate to severe bleeding on probing.
Scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation (D4346)
This procedure includes removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing or socket bone, and closure, as necessary.
Extraction - Erupted tooth or exposed root (D7140)
Limited Oral Evaluation (D0140
D1330
Oral Hygiene Instructions (D1330)
This may include instructions for home care. Examples include tooth brushing technique, flossing, and use of special oral hygiene aids.
Direct placement of a restorative material to protect tooth and/or tissue form. This procedure may be used to relieve pain, promote healing, or prevent further deterioration. Not to be used for endodontic access closure, or as a base or liner under restoration.
Protective Restoration (D2940)
D4921
Gingival irrigation with a medicinal agent - per quadrant (D4921)
FDA approved subgingival delivery devices containing antimicrobial medications are inserted into the periodontal pockets to suppress the pathogenic microbiota. These devices slowly release the pharmacological agents so they can remain at the intended site of action in a therapeutic concentration for a sufficient length of time.
Arestin - Localized delivery of antimicrobial agents via a controlled release vehicle into diseased crevicular tissue (D4381)
D0190
Screening of a Patient (D0190)
A screening, including state or federally mandated screenings, to determine an individual's need to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis.
Conservative treatment of an active, non-symptomatic carious lesion by topical application of a caries arresting or inhibiting medicament and without mechanical removal of sound tooth structure
Application of caries arresting medicament
(Silver Diamine - D1354)
D2954
Prefabricated post and core in addition to crown (D2954)
Core is built around a prefabricated post. This procedure includes the core material.
This procedure involves instrumentation of the crown and root surfaces of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus from these surfaces.
Periodontal scaling and root planing
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D9248
Non-intravenous conscious sedation (D9248)
This includes non-IV minimal and moderate sedation. A medically controlled state of depressed consciousness while maintaining the patient's airway, protective reflexes and the ability to respond to stimulation or verbal commands. It includes non-intravenous administration of sedative and/or analgesic agent(s) and appropriate monitoring.