Probing

3 important questions on Probing

What are some examples on why we probe?

  • Essential component of assesment and diagnosis of the patients disease status
  • measure pocket depth
  • mucogingival examination
  • locate calculus

What is the gingival shape?

A-blunted papillae
B-bulbous papillae
C-crated papillae
D-rolled, lifesaver-shaped, 'mcCalls festoons"

How do we calculate the GI score of one tooth?

Total score around each tooth/divided by 4 (four surfaces are examined)

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