Today we’re going to talk about D4381. This is the localized delivery of antimicrobial agents via a controlled release vehicle into diseased crevicular tissue and it is a per tooth code. Now let’s go over the actual definition of it before we go into some of the exclusions, clauses and documentation needs for it.
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Today we have some procedure codes which are my favorite, and I’m really just kidding when I say that, today we’re going to tackle 4910, which is the periodontal maintenance code, and the 4341 and 4342 codes, which, of course, are your scaling and root planing codes.
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Dentists often say the best part of their job is their ability to improve peoples’ smiles through excellent care, skill, and judgment. Many patients don’t realize the amount of training, education, and dedication that has gone into the dentist’s career choice. The path to becoming a dentist starts in high school. It is important
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You may be surprised when your dentist refers you to a periodontist (gum specialist) before you receive veneers, crowns, bridges or another type of restorative treatment. The reason is simple: general dentists need healthy gum tissue and a sound tooth structure before a tooth can be restored. Surgical crown lengthening is a procedure that re-contours
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