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What do the numbers the dentist say mean?
What Do The Numbers Mean? During the measuring process, you’ll hear us say numbers ranging from 1 to 7, and sometimes more. These numbers reflect how deep your gum pockets are in millimeters. Anything between 1 and 3 is a good indicator that your gums are healthy.
What are tooth codes?
TOOTH CODES
| Tooth Name | Tooth Code |
|---|---|
| Primary Maxillary Right Canine Molar | (C) 43 |
| Primary Maxillary Right Lateral Incisor | (D) 44 |
| Primary Maxillary Right Central Incisor | (E) 45 |
| Primary Maxillary Left Central Incisor | (F) 46 |
What does a gum score of 5 mean?
Healthy gum tissue will usually yield numbers of less than 4 mm. Higher numbers indicate that the tissue is inflamed and some dental treatment may be necessary.” Typically, 1 – 3 mm is healthy, 4 is a warning and anything over 5 is a call to action to prevent disease.
What are the medical codes for dental procedures?
CDT Codes are a set of medical codes for dental procedures that cover oral health and dentistry. Each procedural code is an alphanumeric code beginning with the letter “D” (the procedure code) and followed by four numbers (the nomenclature). It also includes written descriptions for some of the procedural codes.
What’s the difference between medical coding and dental coding?
While medical coding relies on Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), dental coding utilizes Current Dental Terminology (CDT). The CDT, maintained by the American Dental Association (ADA), contains all the dental codes required to code each dental procedure (s) for submission to dental insurance plans. What is the CDT?
What does the dental code in CDT stand for?
The CDT dental code is a set of procedural codes for oral health and dentistry. Each procedural code is an alphanumeric code beginning with the letter “D” (the procedure code) and followed by four numbers (the nomenclature). It also includes written descriptions for some of the procedural codes. The CDT Code set is categorized by types of service:
What do dental terms that use numbers and letters mean?
“D” stands for distal, or the rear side of a tooth. Other letters are used to describe different tooth surfaces. After a dental hygienist cleans your teeth, the dentist will come in to examine them. Out of nowhere, he or she rattles off alpha-numeric jargon: “3MOD,” “5DO,” “13MFD” and so on.