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D4274 Mesial/distal wedge procedure

D-Codes

Also known as: wedge procedure, mesio-distal wedge, distal wedge

Mesial-distal wedge procedure involving surgical removal of a triangular tissue wedge from the line angle of teeth to treat periodontal disease.

Clinical Context

Performed to eliminate distal pockets, reduce osseous ledges, or facilitate improved maintenance in areas with specific anatomic compromises, often in extraction sites or terminal teeth.

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Specialties

PeriodontologyPeriodontal Surgery

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