Most or all of crown covered by bone; requires mucoperiosteal flap elevation and bone removal.

Graft is placed in an extraction or implant removal site at the time of the extraction or removal to preserve ridge integrity (e.g., clinically indicated in preparation for implant reconstruction or where alveolar contour is critical to planned prosthetic reconstruction). Does not include obtaining graft material. Membrane, if used should be reported separately.

Orthodontic treatment with a limited objective, not necessarily involving the entire dentition. It may be directed at the only existing problem, or at only one aspect of a larger problem in which a decision is made to defer or forego more comprehensive therapy

This is typically reported on a “per visit” basis for emergency treatment of dental pain.

Inhalation of nitrous oxide/analgesia, anxiolysis

Anesthesia time begins when the doctor administering the anesthetic agent initiates the appropriate anesthesia and non-invasive monitoring protocol and remains in continuous attendance of the patient. Anesthesia services are considered completed when the patient may be safely left under the observation of trained personnel and the doctor may safely leave the room to attend to other patients or duties. The level of anesthesia is determined by the anesthesia provider’s documentation of the anesthetic effects upon the central nervous system and not dependent upon the route of administration.

Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation/analgesia – each subsequent 15 minute increment

A patient encounter with a practitioner whose opinion or advice regarding evaluation and/or management of a specific problem; may be requested by another practitioner or appropriate source. The consultation includes an oral evaluation. The consulted practitioner may initiate diagnostic and/or therapeutic services.

Removable dental appliances, which are designed to minimize the effects of bruxism (grinding) and other occlusal factors.