To chart a condition that requires treatment, the information should be color-coded in
red
An intraoral imaging system is used to
magnify conditions in the mouth
The abbreviation PFM represents
porcelain fused to metal
During the soft tissue examination the dentist may use ______ to gently pull the tongue foward
sterile gauze
If using a universal numbering system, when looking at the charting diagram, the patient's right quadrant will be located on the ________of the diagram
left
during routine charting of a patient, the dentist indicates that the patient should receive a gold crown for tooth #4. This should be charted by
outlining the crown with red and placing red diagonal lines
on which tooth would you commonly see a class III cavity?
tooth #24
A small circle at the tip of the root apex indicates
abcess
according to Black's classification, class ________cavities are also know as smooth surfaces cavity
V
Treatment entries in the patient's chart must be recorded
in black ink
Class I
Decay in pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces of teeth (occlusal amalgam)
Class II
Decay on the proximal surface of premolars and molars involving two or more surfaces, restoration includes occlusal (Mesial-occlusal-distal amalgam)
Class III
Decay on proximal surfaces of incisors and canines (distal composite)
Class IV
Decay on proximal surfaces of incisors and canines also involving the incisal angle (Mesial-incisal composite)
Class V
Smooth surface decay occurring on the gingival third of the facial or lingual surfaces (gingival third composite)
Class VI
Decay, abrasion, or defects on the incisal edge of anterior teeth and occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth (incisal edge composite)
Level I-Emergency Care
The plan relieves immediate discomfort and provides relief to patient.
Level II- Standard Care
This plan relieves immediate discomfort and restores the teeth to normal function which can include: permanent restorations, root canal therapy, periodontal therapy, or fixed and removable prothetics
Level III- Optimum Care
This plan relieves immediate discomfort and restores the teeth and surrounding tissue to maximum function and esthetic acceptability. This level can include: cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, implants, and reconstructive surgery.
The identification of disease is called
Diagnosis
In an _____ diagram the illustration of each tooth resembles actual teeth
Anatomical
In an ______ diagram the illustration of each tooth resembles circles that are divided into segments.
Geometric
Color of pen used when charting to indicate what procedures have already been completed
Blue/black
Charting abbreviation for mesial-occlusal- distal-lingual
MODL
Five components of dental exam
1. Radiographs
2. Impressions to create diagnostic cast
3. Photographs
4. Soft tissue examination
5. Exam of periodontal tissue
Five elements of charting
1. Tooth diagrams, numbering systems, and color coding
2. Cavity classification
3. Charting symbols
4. Abbreviations of tooth surface
5. Abbreviation of treatment
To feel or touch something
Palpation
A thorough exam includes a careful examination of
Neck, face, lips, and soft tissues of mouth
Who performs periodontal exams?
Hygienist