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LOINC Code 33997-8: Tooth size discrepancy Maxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molar Measured Bolton analysis

33997-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Tooth size discrepancy Maxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molar Measured Bolton analysis 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 Tooth size discrepancy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Maxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molar.

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 Tooth size discrepancy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Maxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molar.

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.Bolton analysis

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Tooth size discrepancy Maxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molar Measured Bolton analysis
  • Tooth size discrepancy
  • Looking for a discrepancy in tooth mass between the maxillary and mandibular teeth - first molar to first molar in mm.
  • Dental; Dentistry; Jaw; Length; Mand; Maxi+Mand.1st molar; 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

Tooth size discrepancy Maxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molar Measured Bolton analysisSize discr Maxi+Mand.1st molar BoltonTooth size discrepancyDENTALLenPtMaxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molar

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33997-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameTooth size discrepancy Maxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molar Measured Bolton analysis
DescriptionTooth size discrepancy
Short nameSize discr Maxi+Mand.1st molar Bolton
ComponentTooth size discrepancy
PropertyLen
TimingPt
System (specimen)Maxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molar
ScaleQn
MethodMeasured.Bolton analysis
ClassDENTAL
Example unitscm
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Part names

Tooth size discrepancyLenPtMaxilla.first molar+Mandible.first molarQnMeasured.Bolton analysisLengthPoint in time (spot)Measured Bolton analysis

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