OPS-Code 5-249.5:
Operations on gums, alveolae and jaw: Other operations and measures for teeth, gums and alveolae: Removal of a composite plate or palatal plate
You had a composite plate or palatal plate removed from your mouth.
A composite plate can be used to protect wounds and staunch bleeding in the mouth following a procedure. A palatal plate may form part of a dental prosthesis for the upper jawbone and sit over the palate. There are also palatal plates that partially or completely replace the palate. This may be necessary if there is an opening in the palate between the oral cavity and nasal cavity.
The palate is the roof of the mouth. The front of the palate consists of a bone plate, the hard palate. At the rear, the palate transitions into the soft palate. At the back of the palate, in the middle, hangs the uvula. To the side of this are the palatine arches.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).