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D7259 Nerve dissection

D-Codes

Also known as: nerve dissection, surgical nerve separation, nerve preservation extraction

Surgical dissection and separation of a tooth from surrounding nerves to allow extraction while preserving nerve function.

Clinical Context

Used for surgical dissection of nerves from teeth during extraction procedures to preserve nerve function, particularly when extracting teeth in close proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve or other sensory nerves.

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Specialties

Oral Surgery

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