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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]] |
The markings 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 marking represent by comparing it do a ruler. | The markings 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 marking represent by comparing it do a ruler. | ||
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Revision as of 16:29, 16 September 2013
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 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 marking represent by comparing it do a ruler.