FDA dental product codes

FDA gives every device type a three-letter code. These are the 330 dental ones, grouped the way 21 CFR Part 872 groups them.

Diagnostic devices

21 CFR 872 Subpart B · 22 codes

Prosthetic devices

21 CFR 872 Subpart D · 109 codes

CodeDevice typeClassRegulationCompaniesClearances
NDPEndosseous Dental Implant Accessories1872.39804564
NHAEndosseous Dental Implant Abutment2872.3630304716
DZERoot-Form Endosseous Implant2872.36402621,550
EJLDental Bur1872.324024127
EBFResin Tooth Shade Material2872.3690175937
EBHResin Impression Tray Material1872.367017530
EBGResin Temporary Crown and Bridge2872.3770144189
EBIRebasing Repairing Relining Denture Resin2872.3760144335
ELWImpression Material2872.3660127404
ELZPreformed Crown1872.33301269
NOFComputer Assisted Design and Manufacturing (Cad/Cam) of Dental Restorations Optical Impression System2872.36611255
EMADental Cement2872.3275120509
EFTOver the Counter Denture Cleanser1872.352011526
KLEResin Tooth Bonding Agent2872.3200115421
EKMGutta-Percha1872.38509923
KXRResin Applicator1872.3140993
ELMTeeth Plastic Denture2872.35909155
EJPArticulators1872.31508711
ELRRoot Canal Post1872.38108435
EJHBase Metal Alloy2872.371083153
EKNEndodontic Paper Point1872.3830827
EBCPit and Fissure Sealant and Conditioner2872.376576131
LBHCavity Varnish2872.326074140
KIFRoot Canal Filling Resin2872.382068148
EMBZinc Oxide Eugenol1872.32756511
LYCSynthetic Bone Grafting Material2872.393063231
DYHResin Bracket and Tooth Conditioner Adhesive2872.375054195
EBLRetentive and Splinting Pin and Accessory Instruments1872.37405411
EGGAll Precision Attachment1872.31654624
OATOrthodontic Endosseous Implant2872.36404552
NPLIntraoral Animal Source Barrier2872.39304458
EJKCalcium Hydroxide Cavity Liner2872.32504378
PZYResin Denture Tooth Preformed Additively Manufactured2872.3590431
EJSAlloy Other Noble Metal2872.306042194
ELJPosterior with Metal Insert Artificial Teeth1872.3900420
KCRFacebow1872.3220411
EJTGold-Based Noble Metal Alloy2872.306040627
NPMAnimal Source Bone Grafting Material2872.39303942
EBDResin Filling Material Coating2872.33103452
JERMechanical Denture Cleaner1872.35303414
PNPDental Abutment Design Software for Dental Laboratory2872.3630308
ELKBacking and Facing Artificial Teeth1872.3910272
EFDAc-Powered Dental Amalgamator1872.31002515
EHOPreformed Bar1872.3165243
EHPPreformed Clasp1872.3285248
EKODenture Preformed (Partially Prefabricated Denture)2872.3600234
ELLPorcelain Teeth2872.39202239
KOOPolyvinyl Methylether Maleic Acid Calcium-Sodium Double Salt Denture Adhesive1872.3490214
NPKIntraoral Synthetic Barrier2872.39302131
QJKIntraoral Camera2872.3661210
DZSAmalgam Dental Capsule1872.3110204
EJJAmalgam Alloy2872.30702074
QRQNon-Irrigation Endosseous Dental Implant Drill Bits1872.3980200
OFYDental Implant Surgical Tray1872.3980190
PMEExternal Cleaning Solution2872.3260163
EJXPreformed Anchor1872.3130151
NUNHuman Source Bone Grafting Material2872.39301515
NKJOver the Counter Wax Impregnated Cotton Denture Pad Cushion1872.3540130
EBPOver the Counter Denture Reliner2872.3560123
KOTCarboxymethylcellulose Sodium or Polyvinyl Methylether Maleic Acid Calcium-Sodium1872.3490128
KOQCarboxymethylcellulose Sodium (40-100&) Denture Adhesive1872.3410114
NYEFixture Mount Kit1872.3980110
EJWWire Clasp1872.3285103
PHRDiammine Silver Fluoride Dental Hypersensitivity Varnish2872.3260108
POWResin Long-Term Temporary Crown and Bridge2872.3770102
EKLEndodontic Silver Point1872.384093
NUXPrescription Denture Cleanser1872.352090
ELYMercury2872.307084
MZWDental Cement W/Out Zinc-Oxide Eugenol As An Ulcer Covering for Pain Relief2872.327582
NEANose and Throat Ear Cement2872.327586
NYDEndodontic Kit2872.382080
EITDental Rapid Wax Applicator2872.306071
KOLCarboxymethylcellulose Sodium (32%) and Ethylene-Oxide Homopolymer Denture Adhesive1872.341072
LZDImplant Temporomandibular Joint3872.394070
EBODenture Repair Kit2872.357067
ELNPreformed Gold Denture Teeth1872.358061
KZNColor Scanner2872.366162
EHSOver the Counter Denture Cushion2872.354053
KOPKaraya Denture Adhesive1872.345051
NPZDental Bone Grafting Material with Biologic Component3872.393050
NQADental Biologic Material3872.393050
OIVDental Amalgam2872.307053
EHEMercury and/or Alloy Dispenser1872.308042
ELSEndodontic Stabilizing Splint2872.389046
OFWRestorative Instrument and Component Tray2872.369040
EBEResin Denture Hydrophilic Coating2872.330033
EHROver the Counter Denture Pad2872.354030
KOMAcacia and Karaya with Sodium Borate Denture Adhesive1872.340031
KXXKaraya and Ethylene-Oxide Homopolymer Denture Adhesive1872.345031
KZOArch Tracing Ink1872.315032
SHIOver-the-Counter Impression Material for Fabrication of Patient-Matched Mouthguards2872.366034
EHQPreformed Cusp1872.336020
ELESubperiosteal Implant2872.364524
KCSPantograph1872.373020
KXWCarboxymethylcellulose Sodium (49%) and Ethylene-Oxide Homopolymer Denture Adhesive1872.341020
NRQBlade-Form Endosseous Dental Implant2872.364025
ELOGold and Stainless Steel Cusp1872.335010
KZPCement Dissolving Solution2872.375012
KONPolyacrylamide Polymer (Modified Cationic) Denture Adhesive3872.348000
KORKaraya with Sodium Borate Denture Adhesive3872.340000
KOSCarboxymethylcellulose Sodium and Cationic Polyacrylamide Polymer Denture Adhesive3872.342000
KXYPolyvinyl Methylether Maleic Anhydride &/or Acid Copolymer & Carboxymethylce3872.350000
MMTRoot Canal Filling Containing Chloroform Resin3872.382000
MMUAcacia and Karaya with Sodium Borate > 12% by Weight Denture Adhesive3872.340000
MPIGlenoid Fossa Prosthesis3872.395000
MPJInterarticular Disc Prosthesis (Interpositional Implant)3872.397000
MPLMandibular Condyle Prosthesis3872.396000
NFEPolytetrafluoroethylene Vitreous Carbon Materials for Maxillofacial Alveolar Ridge Augmentation2872.368000
NMEReprocessed Diamond Coated Bur1872.324000

Surgical devices

21 CFR 872 Subpart E · 99 codes

CodeDevice typeClassRegulationCompaniesClearances
EAXMouth Mirror1872.456535712
DZNDental Hand Instruments1872.456534616
EIGAll Types Retractor1872.45653128
EJBDental Instrument Handle1872.45652518
EMJDental Surgical Elevator1872.45652196
JEXOrthodontic Plier1872.45652187
EMNPeriodontic Scaler1872.45652125
EMGSurgical Tooth Extractor Forceps1872.456520010
EFLDental Dressing Forceps1872.45651875
EIYDental Plastic Filling Instrument1872.45651785
DZAIntraoral Dental Drill1872.413017613
EIXPeriodontic Probe1872.45651619
EIFDental Retractor Accessories1872.45651604
EGNDental Surgical Tissue Scissors1872.45651547
EIDRestorative and Impression Material Syringe1872.456515413
EMHSurgical Rongeur Forceps1872.45651548
EMLSurgical Bone Chisel1872.45651462
EKSEndodontic Pulp Canal File1872.456514531
EKBOperative Explorer1872.45651403
DZMDental Needle1872.473013916
EMISurgical Bone File1872.45651354
EICIrrigating Endodontic Periodontic Syringe1872.456513316
ECBAir and/or Water Syringe Unit1872.456513112
EILDental Instrument Depth Gauge1872.45651308
EKREndodontic Root Canal Plugger1872.45651286
EISCrown Remover1872.456512119
EMKDental Surgical Curette1872.45651181
EMDSurgical Hemostat1872.45651142
EMMSurgical Osteotome Chisel1872.45651144
EKCOperative Dental Excavator1872.45651112
JEPMatrix Retainer1872.45651073
DZPDental Diamond Instrument1872.453510421
EIKDental Wax Carver1872.4565985
EJYOperative Pliers1872.4565962
ECSOrthodontic Band Pusher1872.4565952
EKJOperative Burnisher1872.45659572
ELCUltrasonic Scaler2872.485093195
EKHOperative Dental Amalgam Carver1872.4565923
EFBDental Air-Powered Handpiece1872.420090263
EKIOperative Amalgam Carrier1872.4565902
ECPOrthodontic Ligature Tucking Instrument1872.4565850
EKXAc-Powered Direct Drive Handpiece1872.42008490
EKKEndodontic Pulp Canal Filling Material Spreader1872.4565831
EMSPeriodontic Curette1872.4565827
EGSDental Contra- and Right-Angle Attachment Handpiece1872.42008073
EMESurgical Biopsy Punch1872.4565803
ECQOrthodontic Bracket Aligner1872.4565782
EIRCollar and Crown Scissors1872.4565781
EAZDental Operating Light1872.46307223
EFKArticulation Paper Forceps1872.4565670
EIBIrrigating (Dental) Syringe1872.4565674
JEYBone Plate2872.476067294
EKDOperative Cutting Instrument1872.4565642
ECROrthodontic Band Setter1872.4565603
ELACalculus Removal Hand Instrument1872.4565604
DZLIntraosseous Fixation Screw2872.48805881
DZIPowered Bone Drill2872.41205550
EBWHandpiece and Cord Foot Controller1872.42005362
EMOPeriodontic Knife1872.4565530
EKGOperative Amalgam and Foil Condenser1872.4565523
EMRPeriodontic File1872.4565521
EKPEndodontic Pulp Canal Reamer1872.4565456
EKQRoot Canal Endodontic Preparer1872.4565452
EBASurgical Headlight Light1872.46304310
EKEOperative Curette1872.4565420
EKTEndodontic Curette1872.4565420
EKFOperative Matrix Contouring Instrument1872.4565360
EJZOperative Margin Finishing Knife1872.4565352
EKWEndodontic Broach1872.4565337
EMQPeriodontic Hoe1872.4565330
DZJManual Wire Driver and Bone Drill2872.41203033
ECTOrthodontic Band Driver1872.4565290
EAYDental Fiber Optic Light1872.46202318
MQNExternal Mandibular Fixator and/or Distractor2872.47601960
EKAOperative Margin Finishing File1872.4565172
EMPPeriodontic Marker1872.4565170
KMWRotary Bone Cutting Handpiece2872.4120179
EFADental Belt and/or Gear Driven Handpiece1872.42001525
PWLOral Surgery Tray1872.4565150
NEITemporary Mandibular Condyle Prosthesis2872.4770107
EKZDental Electrosurgical Unit and Accessories2872.4920919
NYCDental Prophylaxis Kit1872.456590
DZKIntraosseous Fixation Wire2872.488072
DYXIntraoral Wire Lock and Ligature2872.4600611
NYGLapping Tool Kit1872.456560
PLVDental Stereotaxic Instrument2872.4120623
EGIParallelometer1872.456541
NYLRoot Canal Irrigation Air-Powered Handpiece1872.420046
QRYDental Navigation System2872.412046
EGMMechanical-Powered Jet Injector2872.4475311
NYFGingival Retraction Kit1872.456530
EKYWater-Powered Handpiece1872.420022
ELBRotary Scaler2872.484026
DZHAc-Powered Bone Saw2872.412014
MXFCaries Removal & Cavity Preparation Hydrokinetic Dental System2872.412015
EGQGas-Powered Jet Injector2872.446501
MDLTransmandibular Implant2872.476002
NLDReprocessed Dental Diamond Instrument1872.453500
NMWReprocessed Dental Needle1872.473000

Therapeutic devices

21 CFR 872 Subpart F · 37 codes

CodeDevice typeClassRegulationCompaniesClearances
DZCOrthodontic Wire1872.541016130
EJFOrthodontic Metal Bracket1872.5410153103
DYJOrthodontic Screw Expansion Retainer1872.54101175
ECIOrthodontic Elastic Band1872.541011525
DZDOrthodontic Tube1872.54101088
ECNOrthodontic Wire Clamp1872.54101020
LRKAnti-Snoring Device2872.5570101217
KMYPreformed Tooth Positioner1872.55259812
NXCSequential Aligner2872.547083146
ECMOrthodontic Preformed Band1872.5410802
DYTOrthodontic Space Preformed Maintainer1872.5525774
ECOOrthodontic Spring1872.5410777
MEFTeething Ring Non-Fluid Filled1872.5550771
DYOOrthodontic Material Band1872.5410453
NJMOrthodontic Ceramic Bracket2872.54704260
KKOFluid-Filled Teething Ring2872.55503427
LQZJaw Repositioning Device2872.55703427
PNNOrthodontic Software2872.54702937
QJJIndirect Bonding Tray1872.5410290
DYWOrthodontic Plastic Bracket2872.54702642
DZBOrthodontic Extraoral Headgear2872.55002436
MYBCervical (for Mild Sleep Apnea) Pillow2872.557086
PLCSleep Appliances with Patient Monitoring2872.5570610
ORYTongue Suspension System2872.5570410
QNONeuromuscular Tongue Muscle Stimulator for the Reduction of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea2872.557543
QUAIntraoral Cooling Device2872.559042
OHPIntranasal Expiratory Resistance Valve for Obstructive Sleep Apnea2872.557035
OYHOrthodontic Vibratory Accessory2872.547035
PLHOrthodontic Led Accessory2872.547032
OZRIntraoral Pressure Gradient Device2872.557026
SGQIntraoral Phototherapy Device2872.559521
LTFSalivary System Stimulator2872.556012
NTOAntibacterial (by Physical Means) Oral Rinse2872.558012
QTTOver the Counter Electrical Salivary Stimulatory System2872.556012
NLCReprocessed Orthodontic Plastic Bracket2872.547000
NQSReprocessed Orthodontic Metal Bracket1872.541000
QCJClosed Loop Auto Titration Device for Oral Appliances2872.557101

Miscellaneous devices

21 CFR 872 Subpart G · 62 codes

CodeDevice typeClassRegulationCompaniesClearances
EFWManual Toothbrush1872.685554549
JEQPowered Toothbrush1872.686533854
JESDental Floss1872.639033262
EHYPreformed Impression Tray1872.688030116
EFSOral Irrigation Unit1872.651022147
EFNRoll Cotton1872.605019114
EGDIntraoral Dental Wax1872.689019025
LCNTongue Scraper1872.685515231
DYNSaliva Ejector Mouthpiece1872.664014618
KHRPaper Saliva Absorber1872.605014410
NRDAccessories Operative Dental Unit1872.66401422
EJROral Cavity Abrasive Polishing Agent1872.603013377
EIHPorcelain Powder2872.6660132491
EHZOral Cavity Evacuator1872.664012517
EHKProphylaxis Cup1872.62901198
JETMassaging Pick1872.665011915
EEGHeat Source for Bleaching Teeth1872.647511112
EIERubber Dam1872.630010733
NRUDental Chair without Operative Unit1872.62501020
EJGRubber Dam Clamp Forceps1872.63001011
EEFRubber Dam Clamp1872.6300943
EIAOperative Dental Unit1872.664093286
EBZUltraviolet Activator for Polymerization2872.607087214
EHMPolishing Agent Strip1872.6010822
EHLAbrasive Point1872.6010794
EHJAbrasive Disk1872.6010784
EJICartridge Syringe2872.67707345
EBRSuction Operatory Unit1872.6640703
EFHArticulation Paper1872.61407010
MAUDental Stain Eraser1872.6855662
KMTDisposable Fluoride Tray1872.6870608
EJQPolishing Agent Wheel1872.6010591
EJERubber Dam Frame1872.6300573
NOBUltraviolet Sanitation/Sterilization (for Toothbrushes) Unit Non-Sterile1872.6855430
JEWOral Hygiene Rubber Tip1872.6650413
NSBPatient Personal Hygiene Kit1872.6855390
NXZDental Hygiene Kit1872.6855380
MMDBattery-Powered Ionic Toothbrush1872.6865362
EEAShellac Base Plate1872.6200320
OFXGeneral Purpose Dental Tray1872.6640260
KOJAirbrush2872.60802248
KCQTube Impression and Matrix1872.6570211
QJCPlaque Disclosing Agent1872.6855191
MCFSterile Ultraviolet Sanitation/Sterilization (for Toothbrushes) Unit1872.6855155
KLCDental Chair with Operative Unit1872.62501463
EEJDisk Guard1872.6010131
EFXSilicate Protector1872.6670110
EFCAnesthetic Tube Warmer1872.6100100
OGTOral Irrigation Kit1872.651090
QIAPowered Tongue Scraper1872.686581
NXVSoft Tissue Detector Diagnostic Light2872.6350612
QGOComposite Resin Warmer1872.610061
PFLDental Foam Protector Intraoral1872.689051
EAQUltraviolet Detector2872.635042
QNFLaser Activator for Polymerization2872.607032
QYJDental Waterline Treatment Cartridge1872.664031
SJHPortable Dental Operative Unit1872.664021
PIPAirbrush Accessory Prophy Powder2872.608012
QMJPowered Radiofrequency Toothbrush2872.686612
ECCGlass Bead Sterilizer3872.673000
ECGBoiling Water Sterilizer1872.671007
KOKEndodontic Dry Heat Sterilizer3872.673000

Imaging devices

21 CFR 892 · 1 codes

CodeDevice typeClassRegulationCompaniesClearances
OASDental Computed Tomography X-Ray2892.175039136

Source: FDA establishment registration & device listing, 510(k) and product classification files · FDA data as of 2 Nov 2026 · snapshot 12 Nov 2026