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What should be charted when a patient comes in for an appointment?
Medical history, blood pressure, existing dental work, needed dental work, conversations held between the doctor and patient.
Existing dental work that has been completed in a previous office is charted in _____________.
black
Existing dental work that has been completed at the patient's current office is charted in ________________.
blue
Needed dental work is charted in ________.
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What is indicated by the charting symbol for Caries/Restore Class I?
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What does the charting symbol for Implant depict?
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How is the Veneer charting symbol represented?
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What does the charting symbol for Missing Tooth entail?
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What is the representation for a Root Canal in charting symbols?
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How is a Fixed Bridge charted?
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What does the charting symbol for Fractured Tooth involve?
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The symbol for Recurrent Decay involves outlining the existing restoration in green.
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What symbol is used for a Tooth to be Extracted?
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Study Notes
Dental Charting Overview
- Important to record patient medical history and current blood pressure during appointments.
- Document existing dental work and identify needed procedures.
- Keep notes of discussions between the dentist and the patient for clarity.
Charting Colors
- Existing dental work from previous offices is charted in black.
- Existing dental work from the current office is charted in blue.
- Needed dental work is charted in red.
Charting Symbols for Dental Work
- Caries/Restore Class I: Outline involved area with composite; fill in with amalgam.
- Caries/Restore Class II: Similar to Class I; details of materials remain the same.
- Caries/Restore Class III: Indicate area affected with composite outline.
- Caries/Restore Class V: Outline area with composite; similar to Class I and II.
Implants and Crowns
- Implant: Represented by horizontal lines through the tooth root.
- Veneer: Outline only the facial portion of the tooth.
- Cast Post and Core: Draw a line through the root with a triangle in the crown.
- Gold Crown: Outline the crown with diagonal lines inside.
- Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (PFM): Outline with diagonal lines added to the facial surface.
- Stainless Steel Crown: Outline the crown and place "SS" on the occlusal surface.
Missing and Impacted Teeth
- Missing Tooth: Draw an "X" through the tooth.
- Impacted Tooth: Highlight with a red circle around the tooth.
Additional Charting Symbols
- Onlay: Outline the restoration shape and add diagonal lines for gold.
- Inlay: Similar to onlay; outline and add diagonal lines if gold is used.
- Root Canal: Indicate with a line through the root center.
- Diastema: Show by drawing two lines between adjacent teeth.
- Drifting: Use an arrow to indicate the direction of tooth drift.
- Rotated Tooth: Draw an arrow above the tooth to indicate rotation direction.
- Periapical Abscess: Mark with a red circle at the root apex.
- Fixed Bridge: Draw an "X" through missing tooth roots and connect other teeth, outlining accordingly.
- Fractured Tooth: Use a zigzag line to illustrate the fracture.
- Recurrent Decay: Outline the restoration in red to denote decay.
- Sealant: Mark with an "S" on the tooth's occlusal surface.
- Tooth to be Extracted: Indicate with a red diagonal line through the tooth.
- Denture: Represent with a line below root area, connecting lines through the teeth.
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Explore the essentials of dental charting, including the importance of documenting patient medical history and existing dental work. Learn about the charting colors and symbols used to indicate different dental procedures and conditions. This quiz will enhance your understanding of effective communication in dental practice.
