For a new exam or an exam that you are editing, you can enter perio measurement data.
To enter perio measurements
Enter perio measurements with your keyboard, mouse, light pen, touch screen, or writing tablet. Dentrix Enterprise will advance automatically through the data chart following your path and script settings. To enter information not included in the path or script, use the controls located on the right side of Perio Chart.
Note: If you prefer using the keyboard for data entry, you can use the following keyboard commands:
Numeric key pad - Works the same as the number buttons on the data entry controls.
Number keys - Work the same as the number buttons on the data entry controls.
Page Up - Works the same as the Prev button on the data entry controls.
Page Down - Works the same as the Next button on the data entry controls.
Home - Works the same as the Home button on the data entry controls.
Delete - Clears all entries in the current selection. Works the same as the Clear button on the data entry controls.
Arrow keys - Works the same as the arrow buttons in the data entry controls.
Asterisk (*) - Works the same as the Facial/Lingual button on the data entry controls. It toggles between the two surfaces of the selected tooth.
Enter - Advances the selection through the current path and script settings.
When you are done entering or editing the exam, save it.