Fractured dental restorative material w/o loss of material

This code signifies a structural compromise of a dental filling, crown, or other restorative material where a piece has broken off, but the integrity of the restoration is largely maintained, and no material is missing from the tooth. It indicates a partial fracture or crack within the restorative material itself.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a fracture or crack in a dental restoration (e.g., amalgam, composite, ceramic) without any reported loss of the restorative material. This often occurs due to occlusal forces, trauma, or material fatigue, and the restoration remains largely intact.

• Differentiate from codes indicating loss of material (e.g., K08.531, K08.532) or complete fracture with loss.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states "without loss of material" or describes a crack/fracture where the restoration is still in place.
• This code is for the restorative material itself, not a fracture of the underlying tooth structure.