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TX: CodeSystem ADAToothSurfaceCodes

Generated Narrative: CodeSystem ADAToothSurfaceCodes

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This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/ADAToothSurfaceCodes defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
M MesialThe surface of a tooth that is closest to the midline (middle) of the face.
O OcclusalThe chewing surface of posterior teeth.
I IncisalThe biting edge of anterior teeth.
D DistalThe surface of a tooth that faces away from the midline of the face.
B BuccalThe surface of a posterior tooth facing the cheeks.
F FacialThe surface of a tooth facing the lips.
L LingualThe surface of a tooth facing the tongue.