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==Recording==
==Recording==
The information resulting from the examination and any treatment performed needs to be recorded.<br><br>
The information resulting from the examination and any treatment performed needs to be recorded.<br><br>
A completed dental record is a legal document that can be referred to:
A completed '''dental record''' is a legal document that can be referred to:
*During treatment – to ensure that all treatment is performed
*During treatment – to ensure that all treatment is performed
*At post-treatment discharge – to inform the owner of the condition of the teeth and of treatment performed
*At post-treatment discharge – to inform the owner of the condition of the teeth and of treatment performed
A Dentalabel® is one example of a dental chart. It provides a simple way of recording most of your findings and treatments. However, it is only a chart and needs to be supplemented by clinical notes, radiographs, etc. to form a complete dental record.
A Dentalabel® is one example of a dental chart. It provides a simple way of recording most of your findings and treatments. However, it is only a chart and needs to be supplemented by clinical notes, radiographs, etc. to form a complete dental record.
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Most charts make use of the modified Triadan system (Floyd, 1991) where each tooth is allocated a three-digit number. The first number denotes the quadrant of the mouth and whether the tooth is permanent or deciduous. The second and third digits denote the tooth itself. In dogs the teeth are numbered consecutively from the midline whereas in cats, some numbers are skipped as not all teeth are present. Canine teeth are always numbered 04 and molars are always 09.
Most charts make use of the modified Triadan system <font color ="red">(Floyd, 1991)</font color> where each [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|tooth]] is allocated a three-digit number. The first number denotes the quadrant of the mouth and whether the tooth is permanent or deciduous. The second and third digits denote the tooth itself. In dogs the teeth are numbered consecutively from the midline whereas in cats, some numbers are skipped as not all teeth are present. Canine teeth are always numbered 04 and molars are always 09.
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<center><big><b>Modified Triadan System – Quadrant Numbering</b></big>
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'''Permanent Dentition'''
'''Permanent Dentition'''
*Right upper = 1
*Right upper = 1
*Right lower = 4
*Right lower = 4
*Left lower = 3
*Left lower = 3
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<!-------------------------------Deciduous---------------------------------->
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'''Deciduous Dentition'''
'''Deciduous Dentition'''
*Right upper = 5
*Right upper = 5
*Right lower = 8
*Right lower = 8
*Left lower = 7
*Left lower = 7
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==Dental Terminology==
==Dental Terminology==
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Ensure that all abnormal findings are recorded on the chart and, where possible, give details including location, severity, size (mm) & direction.
Ensure that all abnormal findings are recorded on the chart and, where possible, give details including location, severity, size (mm) & direction.
[[Category:To Do - Dentistry]]
[[Category:Oral Examination]]