Listed below are images of charting surfaces for both 2D Charting & 3D Charting.
Distal
The letter [D] is used to describe surface in Treatment Plan and Treatment.
The Distal is situated on the farthest surface from the centre of the mouth.
Mesial
The letter [M] is used to describe surface in Treatment Plan and Treatment.
The Mesial is situated towards the centre/middle surface of the mouth
Labial
The letter [L] is used to describe surface in Treatment Plan and Treatment.
The Labial is situated on the surface near the lips.
Buccal
The letter [B] is used to describe surface in Treatment Plan and Treatment.
The Buccal is situated towards the surface facing cheeks for premolar and molar teeth only
Palatal
The letter [P] is used to describe surface in Treatment Plan and Treatment.
The Palatal is situated towards the surface facing the palate. Upper teeth only.
Lingual
The letter [L] is used to describe surface in Treatment Plan and Treatment.
The Lingual is situated towards the surface facing the tongue. Lower teeth only
Incisal
The letter [I] is used to describe surface in Treatment Plan and Treatment.
The Incisal is situated on the cutting edge surface.
Occlusal
The letter [O] is used to describe surface in Treatment Plan and Treatment.
The Occlusal is situated on the chewing surface, for premolar and molar teeth only.
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