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LOINC Code 32917-7: Vertical overlap [Length] Maxilla and Mandible Measured

32917-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Vertical 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 Vertical 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 Vertical 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

Vertical overlap [Length] Maxilla and Mandible Measured
Vertical overlap
The distance in mm that the upper incisal edges drop below the level of the lower ones (SynOverbite).
Dental; Dentistry; Jaw; Length; Mand; Maxi+Mand; Overbite; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Vert overlap

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

Vertical overlap [Length] Maxilla and Mandible MeasuredVert overlap Maxi+Mand MeasuredVertical overlapDENTALLenPtMaxilla+Mandible

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32917-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameVertical overlap [Length] Maxilla and Mandible Measured
DescriptionVertical overlap
Short nameVert overlap Maxi+Mand Measured
ComponentVertical 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

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

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