This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/FDI-surface defines the following codes:
Code | Display | Definition |
M | Mesial | The surface of a tooth that is closest to the midline (middle) of the face. |
O | Occlusal | The chewing surface of posterior teeth. |
I | Incisal | The biting edge of anterior teeth. |
D | Distal | The surface of a tooth that faces away from the midline of the face. |
B | Buccal | The surface of a posterior tooth facing the cheeks. |
V | Ventral | The surface of a tooth facing the lips. |
L | Lingual | The surface of a tooth facing the tongue. |
MO | Mesioclusal | The Mesioclusal surfaces of a tooth. |
DO | Distoclusal | The Distoclusal surfaces of a tooth. |
DI | Distoincisal | The Distoincisal surfaces of a tooth. |
MOD | Mesioclusodistal | The Mesioclusodistal surfaces of a tooth. |