Entering Exam Data: Other Data

In addition to pocket depth, other measurements may be taken as part of a periodontal examination. Measurements for Gingival Margin, Furcation, Mobility and Muco Gin. Junc. (Muco Gingival Junction) can be included using the appropriate buttons.

In the chart, the Bleeding button allows the entry of a color, typically red, to represent any pockets that are bleeding when perio probing is done. The Suppuration button uses a color, typically yellow, to represent pockets where infection (pus) is present. If both bleeding and suppuration are present, a new color, typically brown, will identify the entry.

To enter additional perio exam data:

1. Click the button for the desired measurement type.

   

2. Select the measurement for the first surface of the first tooth.
   • To add a measurement greater than 10, click the +10 button. Click it again to release the +10 measurement.
3. Select the measurement for the second surface of the first tooth.
4. Repeat for all surfaces for all teeth.
   • To add a measurement greater than 10, click the +10 button. Click it again to release the +10 measurement.

     

HINT: It is easy to forget that the +10 toggle is on. Watch the underscore of the entries which indicates the +10.

HINT: If Bleeding or Suppuration is clicked during the probing, the bleeding entry will be placed on the pocket just probed. If bleeding or suppuration is added after a section has been probed, the entry will be made directly on the pocket selected.