Generated Narrative: CodeSystem FDI-surface Last updated: 2020-04-09 21:10:28+0000 Profile: Shareable CodeSystem This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/FDI-surface defines the following codes: Code Display Definition M Mesial The surface of a tooth that is closest to the midline (middle) of the face. O Occlusal The chewing surface of posterior teeth. I Incisal The biting edge of anterior teeth. D Distal The surface of a tooth that faces away from the midline of the face. B Buccal The surface of a posterior tooth facing the cheeks. V Ventral The surface of a tooth facing the lips. L Lingual The surface of a tooth facing the tongue. MO Mesioclusal The Mesioclusal surfaces of a tooth. DO Distoclusal The Distoclusal surfaces of a tooth. DI Distoincisal The Distoincisal surfaces of a tooth. MOD Mesioclusodistal The Mesioclusodistal surfaces of a tooth.
This value set includes a smattering of FDI tooth surface codes.
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The surface of a tooth that is closest to the midline (middle) of the face.
The surface of a tooth that faces away from the midline of the face.
The surface of a posterior tooth facing the cheeks.
The surface of a tooth facing the tongue.
The Mesioclusodistal surfaces of a tooth.