Charting Flashcards
Why do dentists chart?
- to keep an accurate record of the dental condition at examination
- to keep a record of the patient’s history while under your care
- to communicate accurately and effectively with professional colleagues
- for medicolegal incidents
- forensics
What should be charted?
- crowded/rotated teeth
- missing teeth
- restorations
- caries
- splints
- veneers
- bridges
What should be states when charting restorations
the type of material used
how is amalgam stated in charting
AM
How is composite charted?
COMP
What is a basic periodontal exam
Use a 0.5mm diameter ball ended probe with coloured marker 3.5 - 5.5 mm from tip (CPITN)
examine dentition by sextants
What is code 0 for periodontal examination
healthy gingival tissue with no bleeding on probing
what is code 1 for a periodontal examination
coloured area probe remains completely visible
no calculus or defective restoration margins
what is code 2 in a periodontal examination
coloured area probe remains completely visible
calculus or defective restoration margins detected
what is code 3 in a periodontal examination
coloured area of the probe is only partly visible
what is code 4 of a periodontal examination
coloured area of the probe disappaers (pocket > 6 mm)
what is code * in a periodontal examination
furcation involvement
OR
recession PLUS probing > 7mm
what are plaque retention factors
calculus
overhanging restorations
poor margins on dentures
What does it mean if there is an X in one of the sextants of a basic periodonal examination
not enough teeth to give a grade
what are the 3 charting systems
FDI
palmer
graphical/grid
What is FDI charting
federation dental international
also known is ISO-3950 notation
What is palmer notation
also known as military tooth numbering system
modified version of the Zsigmondy system
how is palmer’s charting system done
Upper right, left etc is the quadrant
then add the tooth number 1-8 or A-E for deciduous teeth
Draw out the graphical representation of an upper right incisor/canine
Draw out the graphical represntation of a lower left premolar/molar
What should be charted first
missing teeth
How do you chart a sound teeth
do not draw anything
How do you chart a partially erupted tooth
Write PE beneath it
How do you chart a left hadn side tooth drifting distally
How do you chart a tooth being outstanding/instanding
How do you chart a left hadn tooth drifting mesially
How do you chart a tooth to be extracted
How do you chart a tooth that is extracted
How do you chart a missing tooth $