Failure

Any complications that lead the patient to return to you.

Aesthetic failure

A failure that the patient has made the provider aware of and wants correcting.

Whitening

If the patient had unrealistic expectations and there is a visible colour change (3 or more Classic vita shade guide shift) one week post whitening then do not record as failure.

Direct anterior bonding

Involves any composite material placed within the smile zone on the front six anterior teeth (upper or lower).

Endodontic treatment

Unplanned endo that is carried out after the definitive restoration is fitted. It is recorded in the calendar year it is started irrespective of when the restoration was placed.

Direct anterior bonding

Upper and lower front 6 teeth, e.g. UL1, UL2, UL3, UR1, UR2, UR3, LL1, LL2, LL3, LR1, LR2, LR3.

Posterior composite

Upper and lower for all teeth except anterior (see above).

Crowns, inlays, onlays

Any crown, inlay or onlay which is not implant supported.

Restored implant units

Implants that have been restored, i.e. definitive restorations fitted on the implants.

Orthodontic cases

Number of patients who have had orthodontic treatment as part of their current treatment plan.

Lingual orthodontic cases

Number of patients who have had lingual braces as part of their current treatment plan

Labial orthodontic cases

Number of patients who have had labial braces as part of their current treatment plan.

Please note: if a patient has lingual braces in one arch and labial in another count it as one case and use the brace in the UPPER arch.

Invisalign orthodontic cases

Number of patients who have had Invisalign as part of their current treatment plan.

Removable orthodontic cases

Number of patients who have had a removable orthodontic appliance to MOVE the teeth as part of their treatment plan (do not count appliances that are used to stop teeth from moving).