34002-6
ClinicalTooth position
Definition
Used to describe the rotation, orientation and the position, relative to the gum surface, of the tooth, such as clockwise or anticlockwise (rotation), intrusion or extrusion (position relative to the gum surface), and F, M, L, D, MF, ML, DL, DF.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Tooth position
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
{Tooth}
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
DENTAL
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Tooth position
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 34002-6?
LOINC code 34002-6 identifies "Tooth position". Used to describe the rotation, orientation and the position, relative to the gum surface, of the tooth, such as clockwise or anticlockwise (rotation), intrusion or extrusion (position relative to the gum surface), and F, M, L, D, MF, ML, DL, DF.
What does 34002-6 measure?
This code measures Tooth position in {Tooth}. It belongs to the DENTAL class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.