Charting

Question 1

Distal

Answer 1

the surface of the tooth furthest from the mid line

Question 2

Mesial

Answer 2

the surface of the tooth closest to the mid line

Question 3

Occlusal

Answer 3

the biting surface on premolars and molars

Question 4

Incisal

Answer 4

The biting surface of incisors and canines

Question 5

Buccal

Answer 5

the surface of the tooth facing the cheeks (premolars and molars)

Question 6

Labial

Answer 6

the surface of the tooth facing the lips (incisors and canines)

Question 7

Lingual

Answer 7

the surface of the tooth facing the tongue on all lower teeth

Question 8

Palatal

Answer 8

the surface of the tooth facing the palate on all upper teeth

Question 9

What are the 6 sextants when measuring BPE

Answer 9

17-14, 13-23, 24-27, 47-44, 43-33, 34-37

Question 10

How is a BPE done

Answer 10

A peridontal probe is introduced to the gingical sulcus and light pressure is used around the buccal and ligual/palatal surfaces.

Question 11

What does a 0 on BPE mean

Answer 11

no bleeding, no calculus or overhangs and healthy peridontal tissues. Pockets are less than 3.5mm and the first band is completely visible

Question 12

What does a 1 on BPE mean

Answer 12

similar to a 0 but with a little bleeding. The first band is completely visible and pockets are less than 3.5mm. No calculus or overhangs.

Question 13

What does a 2 on BPE mean

Answer 13

First band is is completely visible and pockets are less than 3.5mm. Theere is a little supra or subgingival calculus or plaque retention.

Question 14

What does a 3 on BPE mean

Answer 14

First band is partially visible and pockets are between 3.5 and 5.5mm.

Question 15

What are the 3 different types of notations

Answer 15

Zsigmondy palmer notation
forensic notation
federal dentaire international notation (FDI)