Dental Eruption Assessment (Qualitative, Clinical Observation)
This test involves a clinical observation of your child’s dental development, specifically tracking when and how their teeth emerge through the gums. It’s not a blood or lab-based test but rather a visual assessment by a dental professional.
["Your dentist checks if your teeth are growing at the expected rate for your age."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 32969-8
- Short code
- Eruption {Dent arch} XR
- Synonyms
- Eruption {Dent arch} XR
- Category
- coagulation
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0.8
- Ref high
- 1.2
- Critical range
- — – 5 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- xr
- CPT
- 85610
- SNOMED
- 396252006
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
Dental eruption refers to the process of teeth breaking through the gum tissue. This assessment looks at whether teeth are developing normally, including the timing, spacing, and overall alignment of incoming teeth. It helps identify potential delays or irregularities early on.
Why It’s Done
Your dentist or oral health provider may perform this evaluation during regular checkups, especially for children. It helps monitor overall dental health, catch early signs of developmental issues, and guide proper oral hygiene and treatment planning if needed.
When You Might Need It
This test is typically done during routine dental visits, often starting around infancy or early childhood. It’s not tied to a specific blood test but is part of ongoing dental care to ensure healthy tooth development.
What to Expect
You won’t need to prepare for this test. During the visit, your dentist will examine your teeth and gums, possibly using a mirror or light to check for signs of eruption. No special clothing or fasting is required.
Reference range
INR: 0.8-1.2 (warfarin: 2.0-3.0)N/A
Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking blood thinners. No special preparation required.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Dental Eruption Evaluation
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
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