What is the first step in PSR recording?

What is the first step in PSR recording?

• A. Check 6 Sites On Each Tooth
• B. Record Highest Code In Each Sextant Box
• C. Divide Mouth Into Six Sextants
• D. Use PSR Code For Each Sextant

Answer: (C)

Dividing the mouth into six sextants is the first step because PSR is designed to give a quick, region-based snapshot of periodontal health. By partitioning the mouth, you create six areas to summarize with a single code each, rather than charting every tooth individually. After this division, you probe within each sextant and identify the highest PSR code observed in that sextant; that code is what you record for the sextant. This approach streamlines screening and highlights areas needing full evaluation. The other actions described don’t reflect the initial sequence of PSR data collection.

Dividing the mouth into six sextants is the first step because PSR is designed to give a quick, region-based snapshot of periodontal health. By partitioning the mouth, you create six areas to summarize with a single code each, rather than charting every tooth individually. After this division, you probe within each sextant and identify the highest PSR code observed in that sextant; that code is what you record for the sextant. This approach streamlines screening and highlights areas needing full evaluation. The other actions described don’t reflect the initial sequence of PSR data collection.