Dental Item Numbers
Dental item codes, standardised by the Dental Board of Australia, are essential for accurate health fund quotes and streamlined dental care. We strive to make your dental care experience straightforward and hassle-free, ensuring your visits are as convenient as possible. If you have any questions, our team is here to help – just reach out!
Dental Codes by Category
Orthodontics (Braces and Clear Aligners)
- 825: Clear aligners (per arch)
- 881/882: Full course of orthodontic treatment
- 811: Removable retainer (per arch)
- 812: Fixed retainer
- 829: Partial banding/braces (per arch)
- 831: Full arch banding/braces (per arch)
- 833: Removal of braces
- 843: Partial banding
- 844: Movement appliance
- 845: Fixed passive appliance
- 846: Minor tooth guidance
- 862: Bonding of attachment
- 871: Orthodontic adjustment
- 872-877: Maintenance of passive appliances
- 878: Relining an appliance
- Main codes: 661, 663-666, 668, 669, 671-673, 678, 679, 684, 688, 689, 691
- Bone grafting: 234-238
- 611: Resin crown
- 613: Full porcelain/ceramic crown
- 615: Porcelain crown with metal base
- 618: Full metal crown
- 643: Ceramic bridge pontic
- 672: Ceramic crown for dental implant
- 572: Temporary crown
- 582/583: Porcelain/ceramic veneers
- 526/536: Composite veneers
- 551-556: Ceramic onlays or inlays
- 531-535: White fillings (rear teeth)
- 521-525: White fillings (front teeth)
- 511-515: Metal fillings
- 161/162: Sealants (mainly for children)
- 311: Simple tooth extraction
- 314, 316, 322-324: Complex tooth extraction
- 213: Emergency periodontal treatment
- 221: Gum health measurement
- 222: Root planing (single tooth)
- 250: Gum treatment (quarter of mouth)
- 251: Follow-up gum treatment
- 151: Sports mouthguards
- 965: Night guard/occlusal splint
- 811: Retainer after orthodontic treatment
- First visit: 419 (nerve removal)
- Second visit: 415 (canal cleaning), 416 (additional canal)
- Third visit: 417 (canal filling), 418 (additional canal)
- Retreatment: 453/455 (additional canal cleaning)
- 011/012: Consultation
- 022: X-rays
- 071: Models
- 072: Photos
- 114: Cleaning
- 121: Fluoride
- 221: Gum measuring
- Additional codes: 111 (kids cleaning), 115 (additional cleaning), 165 (desensitising)
- 711: Upper full denture
- 712: Lower full denture
- 719: Upper & lower full denture set
- 722: Acrylic denture base (partial)
- 727/728: Metal denture base (partial)
- 733: Number of teeth
- 731: Clasps
- 732: Rests
- 022: Intraoral X-ray (per exposure)
- 026: CT scan
- 035: TMJ X-ray of temporomandibular joint
- 037: OPG (panoramic radiograph)
- 039: CT of the skull
- 087-091: Radiographic reporting
- 119 (x 2): Home whitening
- 118: In-chair whitening
- 121, 123, 165: Desensitising and remineralisation
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