To enter a condition or service:
Note: When charting a Pontic, it is not necessary to indicate the missing tooth. However, the missing tooth will not be called out in the chart details section of the Tooth Chart.
The service will be immediately shown in the perio chart with the assigned draw type. Additionally, the Tooth Chart shows the service in graphical chart and in the chart details. Remember, services are always charted as existing.
One condition that is easily charted on the Periodontal chart is missing third molars, or wisdom teeth. All four missing teeth can be charted using a single button, the Hide 3rds button. To enter missing wisdom teeth in the Periodontal Chart, click this button.
The four 3rd molars will be immediately removed from the periodontal chart. Additionally, the Tooth Chart shows the missing teeth in the graphical chart. The chart details show the entry of missing teeth as a condition