Procedures
Perio charting
Also called periodontal charting, probing, pocket depths
Measuring and recording the depth of the spaces between gums and teeth to track gum health.
Perio charting means using a small ruler-like probe to measure the gap between each tooth and the gum at several points around it. Healthy gums have shallow measurements, while deeper numbers can mean gum disease. The results, along with bleeding, are recorded in the patient's chart and compared over time. Insurance companies often ask for this chart when deciding whether to pay for deep cleaning.
Example at the front desk
The plan wants the perio charting and X-rays attached to the deep cleaning claim.