Interactive Odontogram

Free online dental charting tool — FDI & Universal numbering, permanent & primary dentition. No login required.

Numbering system
Dentition
Active condition (click a tooth to apply)
HHealthy
CaCaries (Decay)
FRestoration / Filling
CrCrown
BrBridge
RCTRoot Canal (RCT)
ImpImplant
ExtMissing / Extracted
SeSealant
XTo Extract
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What Is an Odontogram? How Dental Charting Works

An odontogram is a standardised diagram of all teeth in the mouth, used by dentists and hygienists to record and track the clinical condition of each tooth. The term comes from the Greek "odonto" (tooth) and "gram" (drawing or record). Unlike a simple written note, an odontogram gives an instant visual overview: the clinician, patient, and any treating colleague can see at a glance which teeth carry fillings, crowns, decay, or implants, and which are missing.

Dental charting is performed at every examination or recall appointment. The dentist or auxiliary calls out findings tooth by tooth — reading from upper right to upper left, then lower left to lower right — while a second person records them on the chart. Modern dental software makes this a one-person task: the clinician taps or clicks each tooth directly on a digital odontogram displayed on a screen or tablet.

FDI vs. Universal Zahnschema in der Zahnkartierung

Zwei Nummerierungssysteme dominieren die klinische Praxis. Die FDI-Notation (ISO 3950) wird in Europa, Südamerika, Asien und den meisten Ländern der Welt verwendet. Jeder Zahn erhält einen zweistelligen Code: Die erste Ziffer (1–4 für bleibende Zähne, 5–8 für Milchzähne) kennzeichnet den Quadranten, die zweite Ziffer (1–8) identifiziert den Zahn innerhalb dieses Quadranten. So ist der obere rechte erste Molar 16 und der untere linke Eckzahn 33.

Universal numbering (used in the USA) assigns each permanent tooth a unique number from 1 to 32, starting at the upper right third molar (#1) and going clockwise to the lower right third molar (#32). Primary teeth are lettered A–T. While Universal is simple to memorise for a single-arch view, FDI is more intuitive for cross-referencing quadrants and is preferred in international publications. This online odontogram supports both — toggle freely and the Findings Summary updates accordingly.

Common Dental Conditions Recorded on a Chart

Ein vollständiges Zahnschema erfasst mehr als nur Karies. Restaurationen (Füllungen), Kronen, festsitzende Brücken, Wurzelbehandlungen, Versiegelungen, Implantate sowie fehlende oder extrahierte Zähne werden als Symbole oder Farbcodes dargestellt. Parodontale Befunde – Sondierungstiefen, Rezession, Blutung auf Sondierung, Furkationsbeteiligung – werden oft in einem separaten parodontalen Raster erfasst. Digitale Systeme wie DodoDentist überlagern beide auf demselben Zahndiagramm, um ein vollständiges klinisches Bild zu schaffen.

How to Chart Teeth Accurately

Accurate dental charting requires good lighting, a probe or explorer, and a systematic approach. Work quadrant by quadrant and surface by surface — mesial, occlusal/incisal, distal, buccal, and lingual — for every tooth. Call out the tooth number using the system your practice has adopted, then the surface and condition (e.g. "16, MOD composite"). Note existing restorations and new caries separately, so treatment records stay clear over time.

Paper Charting vs Digital Dental Charting

Papierodonogramme sind in kleineren Praxen und Studentenkliniken noch immer weit verbreitet, aber digitale Dokumentation hat klare Vorteile. Digitale Unterlagen sind lesbar, durchsuchbar und teilbar; sie können mit Röntgenaufnahmen und Behandlungsplänen verknüpft werden; und sie eliminieren Transkriptionsfehler. Cloud-basierte Software wie DodoDentist bietet zusätzlich Terminbenachrichtigungen, Abrechnungsintegration und geräteübergreifenden Zugriff – damit Ihre Unterlagen auf Ihrem Tablet an der Behandlungseinheit, auf Ihrem Desktop an der Rezeption und auf Ihrem Telefon zwischen den Terminen verfügbar sind. Das interaktive Tool auf dieser Seite gibt Ihnen einen Eindruck davon, wie digitale Dokumentation funktioniert, bevor Sie sich für ein vollständiges System entscheiden.

Referenz für Zahndiagramm-Symbole & Abkürzungen

Die folgende Tabelle listet die häufigsten Abkürzungen für Zahnschemas und ihre ausführlichen Bedeutungen auf. Die Konventionen können zwischen Praxen und Ländern leicht variieren.

AbkürzungBedeutung
MOMesio-Occlusal — two-surface filling on the mesial and occlusal faces
DODisto-Occlusal — filling on the distal and occlusal faces
MODMesio-Occlusal-Distal — three-surface filling spanning the full occlusal table
RCTRoot Canal Treatment — pulp removed, canals shaped and filled
ExtExtraction — tooth removed or planned for removal
ImpImplant — titanium fixture placed in the jawbone
CrCrown — full-coverage restoration capping the entire tooth
BrBridge — fixed prosthesis replacing one or more missing teeth using adjacent teeth as abutments
SeSealant — thin protective coating applied to pits and fissures
CaCaries — active tooth decay; may be coded by surface (e.g. Ca-MO)
FFilling / Restoration — amalgam, composite, or other restorative material
PerioPeriodontal disease — bone or attachment loss noted
BOPBleeding On Probing — clinical sign of gingival inflammation
FuFurcation involvement — disease affecting the root fork of multi-rooted teeth

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is an odontogram?

An odontogram (also called a dental chart or periodontal chart) is a graphical record of the condition of a patient's teeth. Each tooth is drawn schematically and annotated with clinical findings — caries, restorations, crowns, missing teeth, implants, and more — giving the dental team an instant visual overview of oral health status.

What is the difference between FDI and Universal tooth numbering?

The FDI (World Dental Federation) two-digit system is used internationally. The first digit identifies the quadrant (1=upper right, 2=upper left, 3=lower left, 4=lower right) and the second identifies the tooth within that quadrant (1=central incisor, 8=third molar). Universal numbering, standard in the USA, numbers all 32 permanent teeth 1–32 clockwise from the upper right. For example, the upper right first molar is #3 in Universal and #16 in FDI.

How does digital dental charting compare to paper charting?

Paper charts require manual drawing and are prone to legibility errors; digital charting (like DodoDentist's built-in module) is faster, searchable, and integrates with appointment scheduling, billing, and treatment planning. Paper records must be physically stored; digital records are encrypted and backed up automatically.

What is periodontal charting?

Periodontal charting extends the basic odontogram by recording probing depths (in millimetres) at 6 sites per tooth, furcation involvement, recession, mobility scores, and bleeding on probing. It is used to diagnose and monitor gum disease.

How do I use this odontogram tool?

Select an active condition from the colour-coded palette (e.g. Caries — red). Then click any tooth on the chart to apply that condition. The tooth changes colour and the Findings Summary updates in real time. To clear a tooth, select "Healthy" then click the tooth. Press Reset to start a fresh chart.

Can I print the odontogram?

Yes. Use your browser's Print function (Ctrl+P on Windows, Cmd+P on Mac). The tool includes print-optimised styles so the chart renders clearly in black and white or colour.

Is this tool suitable for professional use?

This online odontogram is designed for educational use, demonstrations, and quick reference. For full clinical charting integrated with patient records, treatment plans, billing, and multi-user access, use DodoDentist's professional dental practice management software.

What is the difference between primary and permanent dentition?

Primary dentition (deciduous, baby, or milk teeth) consists of 20 teeth that erupt between ages 6 months and 3 years. They are gradually replaced by the 32 permanent teeth from age 6 onward. This tool supports both dentitions; toggle the Dentition switch to switch between them.

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