All Periodontal Probes described in detail.

1. KRUPESH RAJANI PERIODONTAL PROBES

11. Explorers 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes An explorer is an assessment instrument with a flexible wire like working-end. Assessment instruments like periodontal probes and explorers are used to determine health of periodontal tissues, tooth anatomy, and texture of tooth surfaces.

20. WHO Probe 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes

23. Naber’s Furcation Probe 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes

25. Probing Technique 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes

27. Probing Technique 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes

29. Probing Technique 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes

32. Pocket Probing 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes

35. Thermal Probe 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes

38. Pressure Sensitive Probe 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes

40. National Institute Of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) criteria for overcoming Conventional Probing LIMITATION CONVENTIONAL PROBING NIDCR - CRITERIA Precision 1 mm 0.1 mm Range 12 mm 10 mm Probing Force Non standardized Constant and Standardized Applicability Non invasive and easy to use Non invasive, lightweight and easy to use Reach Easy to access any location around all teeth Easy to access any location around all teeth Angulation Subjective A guidance system to ensure proper angulation Security Easily sterilized Complete sterilization of all portions entering the mouth

42. Florida Probing System 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes

43. Florida Probing System 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes Handpiece for assessing probing pocket depths Handpiece for assessing relative clinical attachment levels

44. Florida Probing System 18/03/2010 Periodontal Probes Measuring device inserted in sulcus Probing unit

53. Periodontal Probes THANK YOU 18/03/2010