http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/FDI-surface|1.0.0

name
SurfaceCodes

package
hl7.terminology.r5@6.3.0

content
complete

status
draft

date
2025-05-01 01:35:10.0

Surface Codes

This value set includes a smattering of FDI tooth surface codes.

Concepts $lookup $validate-code JSON Properties Suppliments Other Versions Dependant (0)

code	display	definition	hierarchy
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....