1. Dental Charting

2. Objectives Draw symbols that represent…
Existing
Restorations
Conditions
Blue
Treatment
Needs to be completed
Red
Read and understand the symbols…
Like English
Extremely accurate
Charts are legal documents.
Used in court
ID victims

3. Types of tooth charts. Anatomic Geometric Combination Anatomical chart
Looks like teeth
May show roots
Geometric
Small circles divided into 5 sections
Combination
See examples pg. 74 lab book.
Anatomical chart

4. Charting systems. Two color charting Computer
Different colors indicate….
Existing
Restorations
Conditions
Proposed Tx
Red and Blue
Commonly used!
Computer
Different software programs
Many colors
Default symbols
Can be customized
Red / Blue
Any color choices.

5. Key words…! RED words BLUE words Caries Decay To do Needs Fracture
Abscess
BLUE words
Existing
Composite
Amalgam
Restoration
Impacted
Missing

6. Tooth surfaces. Anterior Posterior Mesial Distal Facial / labial
Incisal edge
Lingual
Posterior
Mesial
Distal
Facial / buccal
Occlusal
Lingual

7. Combining tooth surfaces.
Single surface
B, O, L
2 or more
posterior
MO, DO, MODBL
Anterior
MI, DF, MIDFL
Rules for order
Proximal surface 1st.
Mesial before Distal
Distal 1st if no Mesial
Occlusal / Incisal 2nd.
1st if No M or D
Side surfaces 3rd.
Facial / buccal
Lingual is always Last

8. Cavity Classifications
Anterior or Posterior
Single surface
O, B, L
Can be 2 surfaces
OL, OB
Will never involve..
M or D

9. Cavity Classifications
Class II
Posterior teeth only
Involves at least one proximal surface.
Examples…
MO,
DO,
MOD,
MODBL

10. Cavity Classifications
Class III
Anterior teeth only!
Involves 1 proximal surface.
NO Incisal edge
Examples MF DL

11. Cavity Classifications
Class IV
Anterior teeth only
At least1 proximal surface
AND includes the incisal edge
Examples MI
DIF
MIDFL

12. Cavity Classifications
Class V
Anterior / Posterior teeth
Facial or Lingual surface
At the gumline
Gingival/cervical 1/3 of the crown.
Does not touch M or D

13. Cavity Classifications
Class VI
Not one of the original 5 developed by
GV Black
ADA added later
Anterior / posterior
Occlusal surface
Incisal edge
Due to attrition / abrasion

14. Rules of thumb! Chart less not more…. Chart smaller not bigger
If unsure, don’t chart it.
We can add it later
Chart smaller not bigger
We can make the symbol larger later.
Ask questions if you are unsure.
Admit mistakes.
Never diagnose.
Be flexible to adjust to new or different symbols you may learn.

15. Conclusion This is your introduction to dental charting.
It is your foundation to build your charting knowledge.
Accuracy is extremely important.
When in doubt, ask questions.
Any questions?
Turn to page 27 in your lab book.
Here we go…..