How many MM is a perio probe?

The periodontal probe records numbers between 1 and 12 millimeters! When numbers are consistently higher, 5,6 and 7 millimeter pockets, periodontal disease may be present and a “deeper” cleaning may be recommended.

What affects probing depth?

Probing accuracy and precision are affected by factors like the design of the probe, probing force, probe position, pocket depth, or tissue inflammation.

What are the markings of Cpitn epidemiological probe?

CPITN probes have thin handles and are lightweight (5 gm). The probes have a ball tip of 0.5 mm, with a black band between 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm, as well as black rings at 8.5 mm and 11.5 mm. University of Michigan O probes have markings at 3 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm.

What is the Williams probe used for?

A slender rod of flexible material, with blunt bulbous tip, used for exploring sinuses, fistulae, other cavities, or wounds.

Is who probe and Cpitn Probe same?

WHO probe was developed for CPITN method. Combination instruments for probing caries and parodontium.

How is probe depth measured?

The depth of the sulcus can be assessed by gently inserting a graduated periodontal probe until resistance is encountered at the base of the sulcus. The depth from the free gingival margin to the base of the sulcus is measured in millimeters at several locations around the whole circumference of the tooth (Fig. 6.2).

Why does probing bleed occur?

The main cause of gingival bleeding is the formation and accumulation of plaque at the gum line due to improper brushing and flossing of teeth. The hardened form of plaque is calculus. An advanced form of gingivitis as a result of formation of plaque is periodontitis.

Is who probe and Cpitn probe same?

What does Cpitn probe stand for?

Community index of periodontal treatment needs (CPITN) CPITN assesses the presence or absence of gingival bleeding on probing, supra or subgingival calculus and periodontal pockets by using a 0.5 mm ball tip WHO probe.

What instrument is a probe?

A periodontal probe is an instrument in dentistry commonly used in the dental armamentarium. It is usually long, thin, and blunted at the end. The primary purpose of a periodontal probe is to measure pocket depths around a tooth in order to establish the state of health of the periodontium.

Who probe is also known as?

World Health Or·gan·i·za·tion probe (wŏrld helth ōr’găn-ī-zā’shŭn prōb) A periodontal probe developed by the World Health Organization and used with the Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) System for periodontal assessment.