What are periodontal probes used for?

What are periodontal probes used for?

Dental hygienists use an instrument called a periodontal probe, which is a small measuring device that is gently used to evaluate the health of the bone and gingiva surrounding each tooth. The periodontal probing process is the most effective way to evaluate for areas of inflammation.

Why is periodontal probing important?

Periodontal Probing and Charting is one of the hygienist’s most important tools for determining the condition of your gums, what type of cleaning you need, and measuring the success of the treatment on subsequent appointments.

What are the different types of periodontal probes?

Types of Periodontal Probes used in Periodontics:

• Marquis color coded probe: Periodontal probe with markings or Calibrations given in 3mm sections.
• University of Michigan ‘o’ probe: Periodontal instrument with markings – 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 mm.
• Michigan ‘o’ probe: Markings are seen at 3,6,8 mm.

What instruments are used in periodontal procedures?

Periodontal treatment hand instruments include curets, sickle scalers, and periodontal files. Some clinicians were also trained in the use of hoes and chisels but these instruments have largely been replaced by power instruments (ultrasonic and sonic scalers).

Why do we probe?

Probing questions are intended to promote critical thinking as well as to get the person asked to explore their personal thoughts and feelings about a particular subject.

What is UNC 15 probe used for?

University of North Carolina-15 (UNC-15) probes are color-coded at every millimeter demarcation. They are the preferred probe in clinical research if conventional probes are required. The Naber’s probe is used to detect and measure the involvement of furcal areas by the periodontal disease process in multirooted teeth.

Which of the following instruments would be used to evaluate periodontal disease?

Your dentist uses a thin metal instrument, called a periodontal probe, to measure each periodontal pocket. You may hear your dentist calling out numbers to the dental hygienist.