Missing Tooth
Missing Tooth is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 9913 in the Dental & Oral Conditions category. Maximum rating: 40%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | All upper and lower teeth missing. |
| 30% | All upper teeth missing, or all lower teeth missing. |
| 20% | All upper and lower posterior teeth missing. |
| 20% | All upper and lower anterior teeth missing. |
| 10% | All upper posterior teeth missing, or all lower posterior teeth missing, or all upper anterior teeth missing, or all lower anterior teeth missing. |
| 0% | Where the lost masticatory surface can be restored by suitable prosthesis. |
Important Notes
The rating applies only to bone loss through trauma or disease such as osteomyelitis, and not to the loss of the alveolar process as a result of periodontal disease, since such loss is not considered disabling.
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