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D9938 Fab removable appliance

D-Codes

Also known as: appliance fabrication, custom guard making, retainer construction

Fabrication or construction of a removable appliance such as an occlusal guard, retainer, or other patient-worn orthodontic or therapeutic device.

Clinical Context

Used when custom fabricating removable appliances for patients, including occlusal guards for bruxism, retainers, sleep apnea appliances, or other therapeutic intraoral devices.

RVU Breakdown

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Specialties

ProsthodonticsOrthodonticsGeneral Dentistry

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