ncic:DCHCodeSimpleType

A data type for Dental Characteristics.

Simple type information

Type based on xsd:token

Valid value	Description
/	No Available Information
ALL	All 32 teeth are present and are virgin teeth. May have caries but no restoration. NCIC will automatically assign a "V" to each tooth.
C	Crown. Any laboratory processed restoration such as a gold crown or procelain crown.
D	Distal surface. Tooth surface farthest away from the midline of the dental arch.
F	Facial surface. Tooth surface facing the lip or cheek.
L	Lingual surface. Tooth surface facing the tongue or inside of the mouth.
M	Mesial surface. Tooth surface nearest the midline of the dental arch.
O	Occlusal surface. Tooth surface used for chewing or incising.
R	Root Canal. Any type of endodontic procedure that has been done on the tooth.
UNK	Dental characteristics are not available for all 32 teeth. NCIC will automatically assign a "/" to each tooth.
V	Unrestored virgin tooth. Tooth may have caries but no restoration.
X	Missing. Tooth extracted during the life of the individual.