K00.3: Mottled teeth
The enamel on one or more of your teeth has changed.
Every tooth consists of 3 sections: the crown, the tooth neck (cervix) and the tooth root. The crown is the visible part of the tooth. The tooth neck is covered by the gums. The tooth root keeps the tooth in the jawbone. The enamel is the white outer lay that is visible on the tooth.
There are different reasons why the enamel may change. One possible cause is receiving too much fluoride. Fluoride is a trace element that is responsible for the development of teeth. If someone gets too much fluoride, however, the teeth can get damaged. Fluoride can be assimilated via food or drinking water, for example. Many dental care products also contain fluoride. Certain jobs can also involve assimilating fluoride via the airways. Other reasons why enamel may change include changes to genetic information and certain drugs, for example.
White blemishes may form on the teeth. The blemishes may also turn brown. Enamel can also get damaged.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).