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CodeSystem: Surface Codes
(Experimental)
This value set includes a smattering of FDI tooth surface codes.
This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:
- This CodeSystem is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)
This case-sensitive code system http://hl7.org/fhir/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. |