Periodontal probe

• Periodontal Probe

A periodontal probe is a dental instrument made of steel and is calibrated, and its digital version is made of plastic, which is used to measure the distance between the gum and the tooth.

These gaps between the tooth and the gum are called gum pocket correction, which are measured with a periodontal probe and the dentist treats them.

There are different types of periodontal probes, and each of these tools has its own specific use and function. This particular tool is one of the most needed and widely used tools for diagnosing gum diseases. The price of this tool in the market depends on the model and size, material, and country of manufacture.

• What is the use of a periodontal probe in dentistry?

A periodontal probe has many uses in dentistry. This tool is a good helper for diagnosing gum disease and the gaps between the gum and the tooth that have been created can be of good use.

Because this tool has a scale, it can measure the depth and distance between the gum and the tooth and is a good help to the dentist and is a good help in diagnosing the extent of gum disease.

• What are the types of periodontal probes?

Classification of periodontal probes Types of periodontal probes are divided and manufactured based on millimeters of length, and a specific type of this device is used for each depth of the gum pocket. The type of disease of each person in the gum pocket determines and specifies the use of the periodontal probe.

The periodontal probe was usually manufactured in four types and sizes, the first size is called CP15. This size is graded from one to fifteen millimeters and has an active head. The other end of this tool, which is flat and smooth, is used to measure and assess the vitality of the gum pulp.

In the second size of this tool, known as the Williams periodontal probe, it has a scale of one to ten millimeters and is used for the depth of the gum pocket.

The third size, known as P12, is graduated in intervals of three to twelve millimeters, and this device is used for greater depth between the gums and teeth.

The fourth size, known as the Naber probe, is designed to be curved and is used in the width of the gap between the tooth and the gum, and has a transverse measurement.

How is the health and disease of the gums diagnosed using a periodontal probe?

Using this tool, the level of health or disease in the gums can be determined. The sizes of one to three millimeters measured with a periodontal probe indicate the level of gum health, and the depth of the number 1 to 3 millimeters indicates the level of gum health.

In the next case, if the distance between the gum pocket is four to five millimeters, the person is at the beginning of periodontal disease and scaling is prescribed for this person. And in the last case, when the distance and depth of the gum pocket are higher than 5 millimeters, the person has acute gum pocket disease and needs urgent treatment.