DT Lecture #4 (Oral Charting)

Oral charting purpose

Systematic documentation of dental findings for diagnosis, treatment planning, and medical records

Tooth identification system

Each tooth is identified by a three-digit number

First digit in tooth numbering

Refers to the corresponding quadrant

Second and third digits in tooth numbering

Refer to the specific tooth within the quadrant

Quadrant numbering meaning

Identifies whether the tooth is upper or lower and right or left

Example tooth number 103

Upper right, third permanent incisor

Permanent tooth numbering

Uses the 100, 200, 300, and 400 series

Upper right quadrant number

100 series

Upper left quadrant number

200 series

Lower left quadrant number

300 series

Lower right quadrant number

400 series

Incisor numbering

Numbered from the midline outward

Normal occlusion definition

Proper alignment of teeth when jaws are closed

Normal occlusion appearance

Teeth align without crowding or abnormal contact

Malocclusion definition

Abnormal alignment of teeth or jaws

Abnormal occlusion synonym

Malocclusion

Malocclusion significance

Can cause abnormal wear, pain, and periodontal disease