
Periodontal Charting - Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
May 10, 2017 · Periodontal charting must also record the level of the gingival margin. This relates to gingival recession, which is a manifestation of periodontal attachment loss (Figure 1). The combined …
Baseline Perio Charting - Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
Jan 28, 2013 · The AAP recommends annual periodontal charting/evaluation on all adult patients. Legal age considered for adulthood would be 18, but in many cases waiting until that age for the first …
Updating Periodontal Charting - Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
Aug 6, 2012 · It includes evaluation of periodontal conditions, probing and charting, evaluation and recording of the patient’s dental and medical history and general health assessment.
The Importance of Probes in Assessing Periodontal Health
Oct 18, 2024 · Periodontal probes are vital tools in evaluating gingival health, measuring pocket depths, and diagnosing periodontal diseases.
Timing For Comprehensive Periodontal Charting - Dimensions of …
Sep 14, 2016 · The essential components of a comprehensive periodontal charting are probing depths, bleeding on probing, evaluation of plaque and calculus, degree of furcation involvement, gingival …
The Periodontal Probe - Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
Sep 20, 2010 · Computer-generated periodontal charting systems capture visual images, which is helpful when educating patients about their disease status. The visual representation of their disease …
Automate Your Probing Process - Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
Feb 16, 2011 · The development of voice-activated software designed for dental and periodontal charting is expanding. Several dental software companies have integrated some form of voice …
Recommended Frequency of Perio Charting for the Adult Patient
Oct 14, 2014 · I am interested in finding some documentation on the recommended frequency of perio charting for the adult patient. I have researched the American Academy of Periodontology, the …
Patients who Deny Periodontal Charting - Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
May 31, 2013 · Do you have a sample denial letter for patients who deny periodontal charting? Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated. thank you for your time. Pam
Tips on Periodontal Probing - Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
Sep 29, 2020 · Tips on Periodontal Probing Traditionally, probing depths of 3 mm or less are consistent with periodontal health. The potential for periodontal attachment loss is associated with probing …