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LOINC Code 32916-9: Horizontal overlap [Length] Maxilla and Mandible Measured

32916-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Horizontal overlap [Length] Maxilla and Mandible Measured in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Horizontal overlap. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Maxilla+Mandible.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Horizontal overlap. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Maxilla+Mandible.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Method: Measured

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Horizontal overlap [Length] Maxilla and Mandible Measured
Horizontal overlap
The projection, in mm, of the anterior and posterior teeth of one arch beyond their antagonist in the horizontal direction (SynOverjet, Overjut).
Dental; Dentistry; Horiz overlap; Jaw; Length; Mand; Maxi+Mand; Overjet; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Horizontal overlap [Length] Maxilla and Mandible MeasuredHoriz overlap Maxi+Mand MeasuredHorizontal overlapDENTALLenPtMaxilla+Mandible

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32916-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameHorizontal overlap [Length] Maxilla and Mandible Measured
DescriptionHorizontal overlap
Short nameHoriz overlap Maxi+Mand Measured
ComponentHorizontal overlap
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Maxilla+Mandible
ScaleQn
MethodMeasured
ClassDENTAL
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.48

Part names

Horizontal overlapLenPtMaxilla+MandibleQnMeasuredLengthPoint in time (spot)Maxilla and Mandible

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