Dental prophylaxis and whitening

Removal of tartar at subsequent visit

Last Updated: December 12

Written By Dr. Yoana Yonkova

Lecturer in Updent.

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Dental codes from the same category:

97111-00Plaque and/or calculus removal
97114-00Removal of tartar at first visit
97114-01Removal of tartar at subsequent visit
97116-00Enamel microabrasion
97117-00Internal tooth whitening
97118-00External whitening in a dental office
97119-00Home whitening of one or two dental arches
97113-01Correction of an existing restoration. Cleaning, smoothing, polishing and/or recontouring, bonding if necessary.
97121-01Local application of a remineralizing agent
97121-03Local application of a cariostatic agent
97121-02Local remineralizing agents for home use, on one or two dental arches
97131-00Dental advice. Dental dietary advice. Recommendations for eliminating harmful habits (use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, etc.)
97141-00Instruction and/or training on oral hygiene
97021-00Registration of oral hygiene and/or gingival status
97170-00Silanization (sealing) of tooth fissures
97172-00Caries infiltration. Desensitizing procedure. Adhesive sealing of exposed dentin
97171-00Odontoplasty of tooth(s)
97151-01Individually made dental guard
97151-02Factory made dental guard

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