What is the design of a periodontal probe? A periodontal probe has a blunt, rod-shaped working-end that may be circular
or rectangular in cross section and is calibrated with millimeter markings.
A periodontal probe has a _______, _____-shaped working- Blunt, rod
end that may be circular or rectangular in cross section
and is calibrated with millimeter markings.
For a periodontal probe, the working-end and the Greater
shank meet in a defined angle that usually is ______ than
90 degrees
What is the primary function of a periodontal probe? detect periodontal pockets to determine the health status of the periodontium
A periodontal probe is used to obtain a physical Gingival margin, periodontal pocket
measurement of the distance between the ______ ______
and the base of a _______ _______.
The most _______ and ______ way of detecting and Convenient, reliable
measuring periodontal pockets is through the use of a
periodontal probe
In 1958, the eminent periodontist, Orban (1) described Beneath
the periodontal probe as the "eye of the clinician ______
the gingival margin," an essential part of a complete
periodontal examination
The periodontal probe is the most important clinical Periodontum
tool for obtaining information about the health status of
the ________. In other words, a determination of whether
the tissue is healthy or diseased
What are some forms of advanced probing techniques? Measure clinical attachment loss
• Measure extent of recession of the gingival margin
• Measure the width of the attached gingiva
• Measure the size of intraoral lesions
• Assess bleeding on probing
• Determine mucogingival relationships
• Monitoring the longitudinal response of the periodontium to treatment
What re the different types of probes? Michigan, Williams, Marquis, Goldman-Fox, and Nabers
, BUSBEE Quiz 4 Gehrig Modules 12 & 13 Questions & Answers
Williams probe What probe is depicted in this image?
UNC12/ UNC15 What probe is depicted in this image?
World Heath Organization (WHO) What probe is depicted in this image?
Calibrated probes are marked in _______ increments and Millimeter, miniature rulers
are used like _______ _______ for making intraoral
measurements.
Goldman fox probe What probe is depicted in this image?
Novatech probe What probe is depicted in this image?
Plastic probe What probe is depicted in this image?