Periodontal Charting
A systematic clinical record documenting periodontal measurements — including probing depths, recession, bleeding on probing, mobility, and furcation involvement — for all teeth.
Full Definition
Periodontal charting (also called a periodontal chart or perio chart) provides a comprehensive baseline and monitoring record for a patient's periodontal status. It is typically laid out as a numerical grid with six sites per tooth, and may also include notations for tooth mobility, furcation classification, suppuration, and bleeding on probing scores. Editors reviewing periodontal case documentation should verify that the charting record is consistently formatted, that abbreviations are defined in the accompanying key, and that numerical data in the chart correspond to text descriptions in the clinical narrative.
Usage
Usage note: When editing case reports, ensure periodontal charting data presented in tables align exactly with the clinical description in the text.
In Context
- "Periodontal charting was completed at the initial visit and will be repeated at the six-month re-evaluation to assess treatment response." — Patient treatment notes
- "The clinical trial protocol required that all periodontal charting be performed by a single calibrated examiner." — Research protocol document