What Is an Odontogram? How to Use the 5-Surface Dental Chart

An odontogram is a dental chart used to visually record the condition of each tooth. In dental practice, the odontogram provides a complete overview of the patient's oral cavity. Each tooth consists of 5 surfaces: Mesial (front), Distal (back), Buccal (cheek side), Lingual (tongue side) and Occlusal (chewing surface).

The GateDent odontogram module offers an interactive dental chart. The doctor can select each surface of every tooth individually and record its condition — caries, filling, crown, extracted tooth, implant and more than 30 other conditions. This information is written automatically to the patient's medical record.

The greatest advantage of a digital odontogram is accuracy and speed. Unlike diagrams drawn on paper, the digital version tracks changes, keeps a history and allows export in PDF format. This is essential both for communication between doctors and for reporting to insurance companies.

The odontogram is also an invaluable tool in treatment planning. By reviewing the complete map of the patient's oral cavity, the doctor can prioritise which teeth need treatment. GateDent's odontogram module makes this process simple and intuitive.