Desenvolvimento de um guia prático e ilustrado sobre odontograma: Estruturação de capítulos de livro

Abstract

The correct completion of the Odontogram is essential for accurate diagnoses and the development of effective treatment plans in dental practice. Despite its importance, this subject remains a significant challenge for dental students and professionals, often resulting in inadequate records that compromise both the management and resolution of clinical cases. In this context, the aim of this work is to present the first five chapters of the book “Understanding and Filling the Odontogram”, developed by students under faculty supervision. This book was created to serve as an educational and practical guide for recording situations in the Odontogram, based on the model adopted by the Dentistry Program at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Sobral campus. The book is organized into chapters that cover everything from intraoral and supplementary exams necessary for diagnosis to the recording of various clinical conditions, such as incipient and extensive carious lesions, restorations, non-carious cervical lesions, prostheses, implants, missing teeth, indications for extractions, and other common situations in dental clinics. Each chapter presents clinical images and advanced guidance to facilitate the understanding and practical application of the concepts by students. Additionally, it aims to clarify the most common questions and provide tools that help improve the quality of records, leading to more accurate diagnoses and effective therapeutic approaches.