Description
Check a supplied observed/nonexcluded surface denominator flag.
Dental records depend on surface notation, assessed and excluded denominators, missing versus observed zero, reporting quanta and recorded equipment dates. Calendar-day counts can be elapsed or inclusive, and nominal expiry comparisons do not establish sterility. Local surface fractions and source labels are not automatically validated clinical indices.
Check a supplied observed/nonexcluded surface denominator flag.
When to use this tool
Use Dental Surface Excluded Denominator Flag when you already have observed, excludedByProtocol and need to check a supplied observed/nonexcluded surface denominator flag.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter observed, excludedByProtocol. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read includedInDenominator. Inspect includedInDenominator before interpreting the associated values.
Return observed && !excludedByProtocol.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| observed | Observed | Required. Boolean. |
| excludedByProtocol | Excluded By Protocol | Required. Boolean. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| includedInDenominator | Included In Denominator | Required. Boolean. |
{
"input": {
"observed": true,
"excludedByProtocol": false
},
"output": {
"includedInDenominator": true
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- No surface is inspected, exclusion rule chosen, full denominator counted or clinical index validated.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use original chart, observation and reprocessing records with the complete scoring or controlled workflow. Keep denominator, missingness and date conventions explicit; local arithmetic does not determine oral-health status, appropriate recall intervals or readiness for care.
References
Similar or alternative tools
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- Dental Chart Tooth Missing Denominator
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