Orthodontic Diagnostic Records

The process of identifying the cause and nature of a disease or injury using patient history, examination, and lab results.

In orthodontics, a diagnosis involves gathering information about the patient's dental issues and formulating their specific problems.

It's essential to consider BOTH the patient's perspective and the doctor's observations for a complete diagnosis.

Diagnostic records help monitor growth, track treatment progress, and provide documentation for legal and educational purposes.

Diagnostic records include X-rays, photos, and models to analyze dental structures.

Radiographs should only be taken when necessary to minimize radiation exposure.

These records are used to create a treatment plan tailored to the patient's specific problems and needs.

The process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information to understand a patient's dental condition.

A type of radiograph that shows the entire jaw, including the teeth, used to detect and evaluate oral health conditions.

An imaging technique that captures a 3D image of the mouth, revealing the position of teeth, bones, and other structures.

Radiographic images focused on a single tooth and its surrounding tissues, commonly used to assess dental disease.

Radiographs focusing on the crowns of the teeth and the interproximal space, assessing caries and bone loss.

Radiographs of the entire skull, used to determine the relationship between teeth and bones, allowing for orthodontic planning.

Radiographs showing the upper teeth from a top-down perspective, used for orthodontic assessment.

Radiographs are used to assess the development of permanent teeth, presence of extra or missing teeth, and conditions of the jaw.

A process where a practitioner examines a patient's oral health using visual inspection, palpation, and other clinical methods.

Study models are physical replicas of a patient's teeth and jaws, used to plan and monitor orthodontic treatment.

Study models serve as a permanent record of the patient's initial condition, allowing for comparisons throughout the treatment process.

If a patient needs to switch orthodontists, their study models provide a detailed record of their treatment history.

Digital photography and radiography capture images of the patient's teeth and jaws, providing valuable information for treatment planning.

Computer software can combine 2D images of the teeth and jaws to create simulations of the expected treatment outcomes.

A specialized imaging technique that uses a cone-shaped X-ray beam to create 3D images of the head and face.

It involves measuring the height and volume of the bone surrounding the teeth.

It involves analyzing the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the airway to understand potential issues.

A type of photograph taken of the face from different angles to assess facial features and proportions.

These photographs are taken inside the mouth to capture details of the teeth, gums, and oral structures.

This refers to the natural position of the head, with the Frankfort Horizontal Plane (FHP) parallel to the floor.

A process used to analyze the available space for teeth in the dental arch.

Used to assess and monitor the progress of orthodontic treatment.

Photographs taken inside the mouth, capturing teeth and surrounding tissues.

Record tooth structure and color for treatment planning and monitoring progress.

Show patients their teeth and help them understand their treatment needs.

Evaluate and document the health of teeth and surrounding tissues.

Track treatment progress and compare before-and-after results.

Plaster models of the teeth and surrounding tissues used to study occlusion and dentition in 3D.

They allow for visual comparison of pre-treatment, during treatment, and post-treatment occlusion.

Help patients understand their treatment and visualize its progress.

Lateral skull radiograph, often used in orthodontics to assess facial and dental structures.

Dental X-rays that capture a detailed image of the teeth and surrounding structures.

Intraoral X-rays that capture the whole tooth and surrounding bone, helpful in detecting problems like tooth decay or root infections.

Intraoral X-rays capturing the entire arch, useful for locating impacted teeth or extra teeth.

Uses a rotating X-ray machine and a computer to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.