Charting Flashcards
FDI charting
Each tooth number prefixed by the quadrant number
palmer charting
identify quadrant then add tooth number |_
PE
partially erupted
UE
unerupted
FS
fissure sealant
++
retained roots
BR
bridge retainer
BP
bridge pontic
BPE
basic periodontal examination
characteristics of gingivitis
red swollen gums with bleeding upon brushing or probing
characterisitics of periodontitis
inflammation of tooth supporting structures
loss of attachment, gum recession, bleeding on brushing and bone loss
what are the six sextants when doing a BPE
UR7 - 4 UR3 - UL3 UL4 - 7
LR7 - 4 LR3 - LL3 LL4 - 7
what measurement is the BPE ball
0.5mm
what measurement is the black band on a BPE tool
3.5-5.5mm
BPE score 0
black band completely visible
no bleeding on probing
no calculus / overhangs
no probing depth >3.5
BPE score 1
black band completely visible
no calculus/ overhangs
bleeding on probing
no probing depth> 3.5
BPE score 2
black band completely visible
supra/ subgingival calculus present
bleeding on probing
BPE score 3
black band partially visible
probing depth between 3.5-5.5
BPE score 4
black band entirely within pocket
BPE score *
furcation involvement
what are the percentage boundaries for generalised and localised
generalised = > 30% localised = >10% <30%