Hard Tissue Charting

Question 1

Hard tissue charting defined

Answer 1

Graphic representation fo teh conditions of the client’s teeth observed on a specific date. Charting any and all hard tissue findings such as: existing restorations, treatment needed, defects/overhangs, missing teeth/impacted, anomalous conditions, occlusion, decay/demineralization, open contacts/Diastemas.

Question 2

Why do we do it?

Answer 2

Provide a permanent record for long term comparison.
Aid in choosing the appropriate x-rays, instruments and products.
Identify treatment and counseling needed
Evaluate trends
Differentiate restorations completed by previous dentist from restorations completed by current dentist.
Evaluate tissue response near placement of specific restorative materials.
Forensics

Question 3

Materials needed for HT charting

Answer 3

Radiographic evaluation: diagnostic x-rays
Mirror, explorer, gauze, air/water syringe, patient dental history

Question 4

Sequence

Answer 4

All teeth must be assessed, go from 1-32, this is done after EO/IO, ging specifics and before periodontal assessment. needs to be updated at every appointment.

Question 5

Pathological conditions

Answer 5

Decay student charts as a C for check

Question 6

Blue

Answer 6

Dental work was completed with us or half price dental

Question 7

Green

Answer 7

Dental work was done in another office.

Question 8

Red

Answer 8

Dental work that is set to be completed in the future

Question 9

Abutment

Answer 9

Supporting tooth

Question 10

Pontic

Answer 10

Missing/replaced tooth

Question 11

How is decay detected

Answer 11

Direct visual, tactile clinical examination, transillumination, diagnosing laser, Radiographic evaluation, evaluation of symptoms described by teh patient.