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Prophylaxis - adult

Removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures and implants in the permanent and transitional dentition. It is intended to control local irritational factors.
Short Descr Prophylaxis - adult
Medium Descr Prophylaxis - adult
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2021-01-01 Changed Revision to existing procedure code nomenclature or descriptor (or both), effective 1/1/2020
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