Understanding Perio in Dental4Windows
Perio measurement explanation and recording perio measurements.
Perio Measurement Explanation
Recession (FGM): Distance from the CEJ of the tooth, to the beginning of the gum
Muco-Gingival Junction: Distance from the Recession to the end of the attached gingiva
Pocket Depth: Distance from the Recession to the bottom of the periodontal pocket
CAL (Clinical Attachment Loss): Automatically calculated depending on what is entered in Recession and Pocket measurements
Furcation: For teeth that have more than one root, indicates the amount of bone loss in between the roots (furca)
Mobility: How loose a tooth is
Bleeding: Amount of bleeding on probing
Suppuration: Denotes the presence of infection (pus)
Plaque: Plaque present
Calculus: Calculus present
Recording Perio Measurements
The Perio measurements can either be entered by selecting the corresponding measurement on the right-hand side of the chart, or by the use of the keyboard. If a tooth is missing in 2D/3D charting it may not always show up in Perio Charting as 2D/3D charting do not constantly sync.
- Go to Patient Details > Perio tab
- Select the relevant chart from the Date drop list or create a new chart (See link below for further instructions)
- Select the Jaw: Upper / Lower
- Click in the field to enter a measurement (green box will appear)
- Click the relevant measurement on the right of screen
- Press the relevant number / symbol on the keyboard
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