›› 2012, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (2): 61-63.

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Superscript-subscript tooth notation system

HAN Yong-zhan 2   

  • Received:2012-05-21 Revised:2012-05-28 Online:2012-06-25 Published:2012-06-26
  • Contact: HAN Yong-zhan E-mail:yzhan@126.com

Abstract: Objective:To design a new tooth notation system to record teeth efficiently with computer for electronic patient records, electronic communication and electronic publications. Methods:T and t were considered as identification characters of teeth to be recorded. T represented permanent teeth and t represented deciduous teeth. From the midline posteriorly digits 1~8 and digits 1~5 represented the names of permanent teeth and deciduous teeth respectively. The assigned digits were written as superscript and subscript on right and left sides of characters. Results:The location and name of tooth in the dentitions can be recorded accurately by writing the assigned digit as superscript or subscript on right or left side of character. Conclusions:Teeth can be denoted by superscript-subscript tooth notation system conveniently and accurately.