Dept of Periodontics, Gurunanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab
*Address for Correspondance: Dr Harjit Kaur, Prof and Head, Dept of Periodontics, Guru Nanak Dev Dental college and research institute, Sunam, punjab
Online published on 17 November, 2016.
Periodontal probes remain most important tool for evaluating periodontal status and gingival health. Currently, parameters such as probing pocket depth (PD), clinical attachment level and bleeding on probing are generally used to estimate severity of inflammation and response to treatment but evaluation of these parameters is greatly influenced by the use of the periodontal probe. Therefore, there has been considerable interest in research of the mechanics and functions of the probe in order to improve its effect. This article briefly describes various types and functions of periodontal probes.
Probes, probing, clinical attachment level, periodontal, pressure, strokes
