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Mesial/distal wedge procedure, single tooth (when not performed in conjunction with surgical procedures in the same anatomical area)

This procedure is performed in an edentulous area adjacent to a tooth, allowing removal of a tissue wedge to gain access for debridement, permit close flap adaptation, and reduce pocket depths.
Short Descr Mesial/distal wedge procedure, single tooth (when not perfor
Medium Descr Mesial/distal wedge procedure, single tooth (when not performed in conjunction with surgical procedu
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2017-01-01 Changed Revision to existing procedure code nomenclature or descriptor (or both)
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