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2008 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 View the full ICD-9-CM Volume 3 24.* hierarchy 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 claw toe) 77.57 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 cadaver 00.93 live non-related donor 00.92 live related donor 00.91 live unrelated donor 00.92 Repair dental arch 24.8