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Generalized–This means that the calculus is located in several areas of the mouth.For example, you can make this statement: There is localized heavy surpragingival calculus located on the lingual surface of the lower anterior teeth. Localized–This means that the calculus is localized to an area of the mouth, and the calculus can be either subgingival or supragingival and either light, moderate, or heavy.Heavy–Calculus that covers more than two millimeters of the tooth surface and extends onto or below the gum tissue.Moderate–The calculus covers anywhere from one to two millimeters of the tooth surface.Light–The calculus covers no more than one millimeter of the tooth surface.

Trace–A very small amount of calculus that is supragingival.

There are five degrees of calculus according to AC: Because of the darkness of the subgingival calculus, the surrounding tissue can be darker due to the color of the calculus. Subgingival calculus is normally darker in color and more difficult to remove. It can be seen visually, with transillumination, or with a “gentle air blast deflect the margin from the tooth.(3)

Subgingival calculus is below the gum.

Buccal surface of the upper first and second molarsĬ Lingual surface of lower anterior teeth.

Lingual surface of the lower anterior teeth.

The most common areas in the mouth that you will find calculus are: When you use air, the calculus will look chalky in color. Sometimes calculus is difficult to see, so using air on the teeth can reveal the calculus deposits. You can see the calculus by just looking for it or with a mouth mirror.

Supragingival calculus sits above the gum.

Calculus can be yellow, brown, or black in color. The longer the calculus sits on the teeth the darker in color it becomes.

“Calculus is oral biofilm that has mineralized by calcium and phosphate salts from saliva.”(2).

For the purpose of this blog, I will use the term calculus.

Calculus and tarter are interchangeable terms.