Dental Charting Symbols Flashcards
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What does 'Periapical Abscess' refer to in dental terms?

  • A dental crown
  • A type of tooth extraction
  • An infection at the tip of a tooth's root (correct)
  • A type of filling

    • What is meant by 'Impacted Tooth'?

  • A tooth that is missing
  • A tooth that is unable to fully erupt through the gums (correct)
  • A tooth that has a cavity
  • A tooth that has been extracted

    • What does 'Missing Tooth' indicate?

  • A tooth that is impacted
  • A tooth that needs a crown
  • A tooth that is decayed
  • A tooth that has been lost or extracted (correct)

    • What is a 'PFM Bridge'?

    <p>A bridge made of porcelain fused to metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'To be extracted' mean?

    <p>A tooth that needs to be removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if a tooth 'Has a Root Canal'?

    <p>The tooth has undergone treatment to remove infected pulp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Gold Crown'?

    <p>A type of dental restoration made of gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Needs a crown' signify?

    <p>A tooth that requires a dental crown due to damage or decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Needs a Root Canal' imply?

    <p>The tooth has infected pulp and requires endodontic treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Occlusal Decay' refer to?

    <p>Cavities that develop on the chewing surfaces of teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if a tooth 'Needs a Sealant'?

    <p>The tooth requires a protective coating to prevent cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Has a sealant' mean?

    <p>The tooth has a protective coating applied to prevent decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'O decay Needs an occlusal Composite' indicate?

    <p>Cavities on the occlusal surface require a composite filling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Recurrent decay' signify?

    <p>Decay that returns in the same location after treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'Occlusal Amalgam'?

    <p>A type of dental filling made from amalgam placed on the chewing surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'MO Amalgam' refer to?

    <p>An amalgam filling placed on the mesial and occlusal surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'MOD Amalgam' mean?

    <p>An amalgam filling placed on the mesial, occlusal, and distal surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'Occlusal Composite'?

    <p>A tooth-colored filling used on the chewing surface of a tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Fracture' indicate in dental terms?

    <p>A break or crack in a tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Class IV Decay'?

    <p>Decay affecting the interproximal and incisal surfaces of anterior teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DO Decay' refer to?

    <p>Decay on the distal and occlusal surfaces of a tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'PFM Crown'?

    <p>A crown made of porcelain fused to metal for aesthetic and strength purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Diastema' mean?

    <p>A space or gap between two teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Implant/Needs' indicate?

    <p>A dental implant is needed to replace a missing tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'MF Composite'?

    <p>A composite filling placed on the mesial and facials surfaces of a tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'DIF Composite' refer to?

    <p>A composite filling placed on the distal and incisal facial surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'MFD Decay Needs a Composite' imply?

    <p>Decay affecting the mesial, facial, and distal surfaces requires a composite filling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dental Charting Symbols

    • Periapical Abscess: An infection at the root of a tooth leading to pus formation.

    • Impacted Tooth: A tooth that is unable to fully emerge through the gums, often due to crowding or misalignment.

    • Missing Tooth: A tooth that is absent, whether due to extraction, loss, or congenital absence.

    • PFM Bridge: A dental prosthetic that replaces one or more missing teeth, comprising a metal base covered with porcelain.

    • To be Extracted: Indicates a tooth that requires removal, often due to decay or damage.

    • Has a Root Canal: A tooth that has undergone a root canal therapy, which involves removing infected pulp and sealing the tooth.

    • Gold Crown: A durable crown made of gold, typically used for strength and durability.

    • Needs a Crown: Signifies a tooth that is damaged or weakened and requires a crown for protection and restoration.

    • Needs a Root Canal: Indicates a tooth with infected pulp that requires endodontic treatment to save the tooth.

    • Occlusal Decay: Cavities located on the chewing surface of the tooth, often due to food trapping and plaque accumulation.

    • Needs a Sealant: Refers to a tooth that would benefit from a protective coating to prevent decay.

    • Has a Sealant: A tooth that has been treated with a protective sealant to help prevent cavities.

    • O Decay Needs an Occlusal Composite: An indication that there is decay on the occlusal surface that requires a composite filling for restoration.

    • Recurrent Decay: The reappearance of cavities in a previously treated area, often due to inadequate cleaning or faulty restorations.

    • Occlusal Amalgam: A dental filling made of different metals (amalgam) located on the chewing surface.

    • MO Amalgam: Indicates an amalgam filling that spans the mesial (toward the front of the mouth) and occlusal surfaces of the tooth.

    • MOD Amalgam: Represents an amalgam filling that covers mesial, occlusal, and distal surfaces.

    • Occlusal Composite: A tooth-colored filling used to restore the chewing surface of a tooth.

    • Fracture: Indicates that a tooth has sustained a crack or break, which may require treatment depending on severity.

    • Class IV Decay: Decay that affects the interproximal (between teeth) area of anterior teeth and the incisal edge.

    • DO Decay: Cavities affecting the distal (back) and occlusal surfaces of a tooth.

    • PFM Crown: A porcelain-fused-to-metal crown, providing both strength and aesthetics.

    • Diastema: A gap or space between two teeth, often seen between the front teeth.

    • Implant/Needs: Refers to the need for an implant to replace a missing tooth or teeth.

    • MF Composite: Indicates a composite filling that covers mesial and facial surfaces.

    • DIF Composite: Refers to a composite filling on the distal and facial surfaces of a tooth.

    • MFD Decay Needs a Composite: Denotes decay on the mesial, facial, and distal surfaces requiring composite restoration.

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