Description
Probes Periodontal Double Ended UNC15-WHO
Also known as CPT15-WHO
Dental Instruments
UNC 15-23
Dental Probe UNC 15 Color Coded Periodontal Diagnostic Explorer
SMS Double ended instrument with a UNC probe on one side with markings at 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15mm and a #23 explorer on the other. The color coded black markings will not chip, flake, or fade.
PROBE-WHO
Laser Markings: mm 3,5-5,5-8,5-11,5 Color Coding: between 3.5-5.5 mm (AKA: Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs – CPITN Probe or WHO 621 Trintity) To measure pocket depths around a tooth in order to establish the state of health of the periodontium with its long, thin, and blunted tip. There are markings inscribed onto the head of the instrument for accuracy and readability. The probe features a 0.5mm ball on it’s tip. It then has a black band from 3.5mm to 5.5mm and another black band from 8.5mm to 11.5mm. The first band is very useful when it comes to recording the patients Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) score.
| Surname | Probe |
| Tip Configuration | Pointed With Marking |
| Size / Model / Figure | WHO-UNC 15 |
| curvature | Angled |
| Handle | Texture |
| Finishing | Mirror Polish Finishing |
| Instrument Type | Dental Probe |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Disposable or Reusable | Reusable |
| Rusting Prevention | Passivation Processed |
| Cleaning | Ultrasonic Cleaned |
| Sterile or Non-Sterile | Non-Sterile |
| Latex or Latex-Free | Latex-Free |
| Test Performed | Boil, Shape & Performance Test |
| Grade | Premium OR-Grade |
| Packing | Individually Packed in SMS Brand printed Poly-sleeve |
A periodontal probe is an instrument in dentistry commonly used in the dental armamentarium. It is usually long, thin, and blunted at the end. Periodontal probes are used to locate, measure, and mark pockets, as well as determine their course on individual tooth surfaces. Periodontal probes are used to measure the depth of pockets and to determine their configuration.
The standard periodontal probe is a tapered, rod-like instrument calibrated in millimeters, with a blunt rounded tip. A probe is an assessment instruments like periodontal probes are used to determine health of periodontal tissues, tooth anatomy, and texture of tooth surfaces.
A Dental Explorer is an instrument in dentistry commonly used in the dental armamentarium. A sharp point at the end of the explorer is used to enhance tactile sensation. The dental explorer or probe, is a sharp-ended instrument.The explorer is also useful for tactile examination of the subgingival tooth surfaces. Subgingival calculus and odontoclastic resorptive lesions may be identified in this way. Dental explorers are available in various shapes, usually straight or curved.
