X-rays of diagnostic quality and properly identified and dated. Is a part of the patient’s clinical record and the original images should be retained by the dentist.

An evaluation performed on a patient of record to determine any changes in the patient's dental and medical health status since a previous comprehensive or periodic evaluation. This includes an oral cancer evaluation and periodontal screening where indicated, and may require interpretation of information acquired through additional diagnostic procedures.

Removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures in the permanent and transitional dentition. It is intended to control local irritational factors.

Removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures in the primary and transitional dentition. It is intended to control local irritational factors.

Tooth preparation, all adhesives (including amalgam bonding agents), liners and bases are included as part of the restoration.

Tooth preparation, all adhesives (including amalgam bonding agents), liners and bases are included as part of the restoration.

Tooth preparation, all adhesives (including amalgam bonding agents), liners and bases are included as part of the restoration.

Tooth preparation, all adhesives (including amalgam bonding agents), liners and bases are included as part of the restoration.

Tooth preparation, all adhesives (including amalgam bonding agents), liners and bases are included as part of the restoration.

Tooth preparation, all adhesives (including amalgam bonding agents), liners and bases are included as part of the restoration.

Tooth preparation, all adhesives (including amalgam bonding agents), liners and bases are included as part of the restoration.

Tooth preparation, all adhesives (including amalgam bonding agents), liners and bases are included as part of the restoration.

Resin-based composite refers to a broad category of materials including but not limited to composites. May include bonded composite, light-cured composite, etc. Tooth preparation, acid etching, adhesives (including resin bonding agents), liners and bases and curing are included as part of the restoration.

Resin-based composite refers to a broad category of materials including but not limited to composites. May include bonded composite, light-cured composite, etc. Tooth preparation, acid etching, adhesives (including resin bonding agents), liners and bases and curing are included as part of the restoration.

Resin-based composite refers to a broad category of materials including but not limited to composites. May include bonded composite, light-cured composite, etc. Tooth preparation, acid etching, adhesives (including resin bonding agents), liners and bases and curing are included as part of the restoration.

Full resin-based composite coverage of tooth.

Resin-based composite refers to a broad category of materials including but not limited to composites. May include bonded composite, light-cured composite, etc. Tooth preparation, acid etching, adhesives (including resin bonding agents), liners and bases and curing are included as part of the restoration.

Resin-based composite refers to a broad category of materials including but not limited to composites. May include bonded composite, light-cured composite, etc. Tooth preparation, acid etching, adhesives (including resin bonding agents), liners and bases and curing are included as part of the restoration.

Resin-based composite refers to a broad category of materials including but not limited to composites. May include bonded composite, light-cured composite, etc. Tooth preparation, acid etching, adhesives (including resin bonding agents), liners and bases and curing are included as part of the restoration.

Resin-based composite refers to a broad category of materials including but not limited to composites. May include bonded composite, light-cured composite, etc. Tooth preparation, acid etching, adhesives (including resin bonding agents), liners and bases and curing are included as part of the restoration.

Base Metal- Palladium (Pd), and/or Platinum (Pt) < 25%.

Noble Metal - Palladium (Pd), and/or Platinum (Pt)3 25%

High Noble Metal - Palladium (Pd), and/or Platinum (Pt)>= 60% (with at least 40% Gold (Au)); titanium and titanium alloys - Titanium (Ti) > 85%;

Refers to those non-metal, non-resin inorganic refractory compounds processed at high temperatures (600§C/1112§F and above) and pressed, polished or milled - including porcelains, glasses, and glass-ceramics.

A portion of the bridge that replaces the missing tooth(teeth)

A portion of the bridge that holds that supports the missing tooth (teeth)

Refers to building up of anatomical crown when restorative crown will be placed. A material is placed in the tooth preparation for a crown when there is insufficient tooth strength and retention for the crown procedure.

A filling consisting of a solid substance (i.e. porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place

Reattach crown

Reattach fixed partial denture (bridge)

Removal of Erupted Tooth, Uncomplicated

Surgical removal of erupted tooth requiring elevation of mucoperiosteal flap and removal of bone and/or section of tooth Includes cutting of gingiva and bone, removal of tooth structure, minor smoothing of socket bone and closure.

Occlusal surface of tooth covered by soft tissue; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation.

Part of crown covered by bone; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation and bone removal.

Most or all of crown covered by bone; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation and bone removal.

Includes cutting of soft tissue and bone, removal of tooth structure, and closure.

Osseous autograft, allograft or non-osseous graft is placed in an extraction site at the time of the extraction to preserve ridge integrity (e.g., clinically indicated in preparation for implant reconstruction or where alveolar contour is critical to planned prosthetic reconstruction).

This procedure involves instrumentation of the crown and root surfaces of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus from these surfaces. It is indicated for patients with periodontal disease and is therapeutic, not prophylactic, in nature. Root planing is the definitive procedure designed for the removal of cementum and dentin that is rough, and/or permeated by calculus or contaminated with toxins or microorganisms. Some soft tissue removal occurs. This procedure may be used as a definitive treatment in some stages of periodontal disease and/or as a part of pre-surgical procedures in others. D4342 periodontal scaling and root planing - one to three teeth.

Includes, but is not limited to oral antibiotics, oral analgesics, and topical fluoride dispensed in the office for home use; does not include writing prescriptions.

Includes, but is not limited to oral antibiotics, oral analgesics, and topical fluoride dispensed in the office for home use; does not include writing prescriptions.

The gross removal of plaque and calculus that interfere with the ability of the dentist to perform a comprehensive oral evaluation. This preliminary procedure does not preclude the need for additional procedures.

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. It includes removal of the bacterial plaque and calculus from supragingival and subgingival regions, site specific scaling and root planing where indicated, and polishing the teeth. If new or recurring periodontal disease appears, additional diagnostic and treatment procedures must be considered.

FDA approved subgingival delivery devices containing antimicrobial medication(s) are inserted into 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.

Procedure in which the exposed pulp is covered with a dressing or cement that protects the pulp and promotes healing and repair.

Procedure in which the nearly exposed pulp is covered with a protective dressing to protect the pulp from additional injury and to promote healing and repair via formation of secondary dentin.

Pulpotomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the pulp with the aim of maintaining the vitality of the remaining portion by means of an adequate dressing.To be performed on primary or permanent teeth.

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure in which the diseased or damaged pulp (core) of a tooth is removed and the inside areas (the pulp chamber and root canals) are filled and sealed.

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure in which the diseased or damaged pulp (core) of a tooth is removed and the inside areas (the pulp chamber and root canals) are filled and sealed. Applies to multiple canals.

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure in which the diseased or damaged pulp (core) of a tooth is removed and the inside areas (the pulp chamber and root canals) are filled and sealed. Applies to multiple canals.

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable, however there are many different denture designs, some which rely on bonding or clipping onto teeth.

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable, however there are many different denture designs, some which rely on bonding or clipping onto teeth.

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable, however there are many different denture designs, some which rely on bonding or clipping onto teeth.

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable, however there are many different denture designs, some which rely on bonding or clipping onto teeth.

Slight modifications to existing denture to relieve discomfort.

The addition of a clast to a denture to improve denture retention.

A provisional prosthesis designed for use over a limited period of time, after which it is to be replaced by a more definitive restoration.

Treatment reline using materials designed to heal unhealthy ridges prior to more definitive final restoration.

Reline is the process of resurfacing the tissue side of a denture with new base material.

Reline is the process of resurfacing the tissue side of a denture with new base material.

Rebase - process of refitting a denture by replacing the base material.

Adding/Replacing tooth to existing partial denture.

Diagnosis and treatment leading to the improvement of a patient's craniofacial dysfunction and/or dentofacial deformity including anatomical, functional and aesthetic relationships. Treatment usually, but not necessarily, utilizes fixed orthodontic appliances. Adjunctive procedures, such as extractions, maxillofacial surgery, nasopharyngeal surgery, myofunctional or speech therapy and restorative or periodontal care, may be coordinated disciplines. Optimal care requires long-term consideration of patient's needs and periodic re-evaluation. Treatment may incorporate several phases with specific objectives at various stages of dentofacial development.

Diagnosis and treatment leading to the improvement of a patient's craniofacial dysfunction and/or dentofacial deformity including anatomical, functional and aesthetic relationships. Treatment usually, but not necessarily, utilizes fixed orthodontic appliances. Adjunctive procedures, such as extractions, maxillofacial surgery, nasopharyngeal surgery, myofunctional or speech therapy and restorative or periodontal care, may be coordinated disciplines. Optimal care requires long-term consideration of patient's needs and periodic re-evaluation. Treatment may incorporate several phases with specific objectives at various stages of dentofacial development.

Clear, custom-fabricated device used for straightening teeth. These retainers are designed to gradually realign teeth and are meant to replace traditional braces. Cosmetically, invisible retainers are more appealing because they are difficult to notice, making them particularly popular among adults who wish to straighten their teeth without the use of traditional metal braces. Such retainers are easily removed during eating and tooth brushing.