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Originally Posted by Sacamuelas
I haven't seen this explained before in the past threads here or elsewhere. Recruits need to understand that their oral health is examined and evaluated. Here is a brief explanation of the US Army Dental classifications system. Remember that you have to be a class 1 or 2 per Reaper's information. You don't make the decision on the likelyhood for future emergencies. The Dentist will make that judgement call based on his/her experiences. Don't take any chances.
The Department of Defense Dental Classification Guideline and AR 40-35 outline the following dental fitness classifications:
Class 1-
1. Soldiers who require no dental treatment
2. Soldier has had a complete dental exam within the past year
Class 2 -
1. Soldiers whose existing dental condition is unlikely to result in a dental emergency within 12 months
2. Soldier requires some type of dental care or re-check
Examples:
A few Simple fillings
Routine Dental cleaning
Simple wisdom tooth extraction
Class 3-
1. Soldiers who require dental treatment to correct a dental condition that is likely to cause a dental emergency within 12 months.
2. Soldier requires dental care as soon as possible
3. A dental emergency is likely to occur if the condition is not corrected
Examples:
Badly decayed teeth
Severe gum disease
Root canal needed
Painful or diseased wisdom tooth
Soldier is not deployable/acceptable
Class 4-
1. Soldiers who require a dental examination or panographic radiograph (X-ray).
2. Disease status is unknown
Soldier is not deployable/acceptable
*** Remember - The health of your entire mouth, not just your teeth. The mouth includes the teeth and the gums (gingiva), ligaments, muscles and jaw bones. It also includes the tongue, the lining of the mouth and throat, salivary glands and lymph nodes.
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Sir, in regards to the dental requirements, I just had all four wisdom teeth extracted along with having two implants placed in my top eye teeth (teeth 10 and 7). I ship 20111107 for BCT, and I'm scheduled to have crowns placed 2 weeks prior to that ship date. My question is, am I in the clear as far as falling into Class 2 for the SF physical? My oral surgeon and dentist say I will be completely healed by ship date, as there is no recover period after crown placement, only recover time after the implant surgery I just had. Thanks for any and all information.