A "perio probe" or "Periodontal Probe" to be exact, is a long thin ( blunt at the end) metallic instrument used by dentists, hygienists and orthodontists to explore inside the mouth. primarily used to check below the gum-line without damaging the gums.
Gingivitis is distinguished from periodontal disease (periodontitis) by the lack of periodontal attachment loss (PAL). PAL is determined by measuring the depth of the space between the tooth and gum (sulcus) with a dental probe, and by measuring the distance from the depth of the sulcus to the cemento-enamel junction, the point dividing the clinical crown from the root of the tooth. A probe depth of 3mm or less is typically considered to be normal. The deeper the depth, the more advanced the periodontitis. Gingivitis is simply inflamed gums with no loss of periodontal attachment. Once there is measurable loss of attachment, it is called periodontitis.
The 4-mm and 6-mm markings are absent to improve visibility and avoid confusion in reading the markings
The periodontal instrument used to detect calculus is the explorer, specifically the periodontal explorer. This instrument features a thin, pointed tip that allows dental professionals to carefully probe the tooth surfaces and detect the presence of calculus, plaque, and other irregularities. The tactile sensitivity of the explorer helps in identifying hard deposits that may not be visible to the naked eye.
yes,,periodontal ligament is located within periodontal space, which is located between the cementum and periodontal surface of alveolar bone...
The abbreviation for the periodontal ligament is PDL. Periodontal disease is very occasionally abbreviated to PD.
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A protective obtundent covering of the gingival and periodontal tissues used after periodontal surgery to aid in a rapid recovery.
Periodontal diseases can be easily treated
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