What DL And DO means in dental terminology?

Posted on November 16th, 2008 by admin

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D­O
MO
U­L­
L­L­
PFM

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  • silar001

    RCT= root canal treatment

    The next three describe tooth surfaces, so they are most likely talking about fillings.

    DL=distal lingual (back side and tongue side of tooth)
    DO=distal occlusal (back side and biting surface of tooth)
    MO=mesial occlusal (front side and biting surface of tooth)

    UL=Upper left
    LL=Lower left

    PFM=porcelain fused to metal (metal crown with tooth colored porcelain over the top to look natural)

    Best insurances will cover a lot on cleanings (prophylaxis) or anything preventative and have a smaller deductible.

  • Purple Girl

    RCT - root canal therapy
    DL - distolingual
    DO - distal occlusal
    MO - mesio occlusal
    UL - upper lid
    LL - lower lid
    PFM - porcelain fused to metal