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What are the three systems of referring to teeth?
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1.FDI ( Federation Dentaire Internationale)
2. Zsigmondy Palmer system 3. Alphanumeric system |
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What is the FDI system?
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a two-digit system, the first digit indicates the quadrant and the second digit indicates the tooth within that quadrant. Quadrants are allocated 1 to 4 for permanent teeth and 5 to 8 for deciduous teeth. Counting starts on patient's upper right side and proceeds clockwise.
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How are digits in the FDI system pronounced?
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Each digit is pronounced seperately.
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Which tooth is 26? (FDI system)
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Permanent maxillary left first molar
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What is the other name for the zsigmondy/Palmer system?
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Set square system.
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What is the Zsigmondy system?
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in the system, the quadrant is designated by a chevron or "set square" and the teeth noted as nembers 1-8 for permanent dentition and/or letters A to E for deciduous dentition.
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What is the alphanumeric system?
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quadrant is designated by two letters e.g UR- upper right and a number (1-8) for permanent teeth and/or a letter (A-E for deciduous teeth)
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What materials and instruments are used when charting a patient's dentition?
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Mirror, braiault probe, standard probe, triple syringe,
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