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[[File:Periodontal probe 3.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Periodontal probe (14W type) showing graduations of the tip<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]] | [[File:Periodontal probe 3.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Periodontal probe (14W type) showing graduations of the tip<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]] | ||
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The periodontal probe is a narrow rounded or flat, blunt-ended, graduated instrument. Due to its blunt end, it can be inserted into the [[Gingiva|gingival]] sulcus without causing trauma. | The periodontal probe is a narrow rounded or flat, blunt-ended, graduated instrument. Due to its blunt end, it can be inserted into the [[Gingiva|gingival]] sulcus without causing trauma. | ||
The periodontal probe is used to: | The periodontal probe is used to: | ||
| − | *Measure periodontal probing depth | + | *Measure [[Dental Indices and Criteria#Periodontal Probing Depth (PPD)|periodontal probing depth]] |
*Determine degree of gingival inflammation by gentle probing | *Determine degree of gingival inflammation by gentle probing | ||
| − | *Measure gingival attachment loss (recession) | + | *Measure [[Dental Indices and Criteria#Gingival Recession|gingival attachment loss (recession)]] |
| − | *Evaluate furcation lesions | + | *Evaluate [[Dental Indices and Criteria#Furcation Involvement|furcation lesions]] |
| − | *Evaluate extent of tooth mobility | + | *Evaluate extent of [[Dental Indices and Criteria#Tooth Mobility|tooth mobility]] |
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| + | The markings on the probe are either engraved rings or colour coded bands. A screening probe for example has 3 or 4mm banded block markings whilst a Williams periodontal probe is more accurate with mm markings. Before using the probe, the operator should ensure that they know what the markings represent by comparing the probe to a ruler. | ||
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| + | |date = 13 August 2014}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 4 June 2016
The periodontal probe is a narrow rounded or flat, blunt-ended, graduated instrument. Due to its blunt end, it can be inserted into the gingival sulcus without causing trauma.
The periodontal probe is used to:
- Measure periodontal probing depth
- Determine degree of gingival inflammation by gentle probing
- Measure gingival attachment loss (recession)
- Evaluate furcation lesions
- Evaluate extent of tooth mobility
The markings on the probe are either engraved rings or colour coded bands. A screening probe for example has 3 or 4mm banded block markings whilst a Williams periodontal probe is more accurate with mm markings. Before using the probe, the operator should ensure that they know what the markings represent by comparing the probe to a ruler.
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This article was written by Lisa Milella BVSc DipEVDC MRCVS. Date reviewed: 13 August 2014 |
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