 2007 ICD-9-CM Procedure 24.8
Other orthodontic operation
- Selective grinding of occlusal surfaces of the teeth in an effort to eliminate premature contacts and occlusal interferences; to establish optimal masticatory effectiveness, stable occlusal relationships, direction of main occlusal forces, and efficient multidirectional patterns, to improve functional relations and to induce physiologic stimulation of the masticatory system; to eliminate occlusal trauma; to eliminate abnormal muscle tension; to aid in the stabilization of orthodontic results; to treat periodontal and temporomandibular joint problems; and in restorative procedures. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)
- 24.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
- 24.8 contains 9 index entries
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24.8 also known as:- Closure of diastema (alveolar) (dental)
- Occlusal adjustment
- Removal of arch bars
- Repair of dental arch
24.8 excludes: - removal of nonorthodontic wiring (97.33)
Index entries containing 24.8:- Adjustment
- occlusal
 24.8
Closure -- see also Repair- diastema (alveolar) (dental) 24.8
Equilibration (occlusal) 24.8
Operation- dental NEC 24.99
- orthodontic NEC 24.8
- orthodontic NEC 24.8
Removal -- see also Excision- arch bars (orthodontic) 24.8
- immobilization device 97.33
- dental wiring (immobilization device) 97.33
- orthodontic 24.8
- wiring, dental (immobilization device) 97.33
- orthodontic 24.8
Repair- dental arch 24.8
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