Periodontal Probes: An Overview of History, Evolution and Clinical Technique
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Released: 7/1/2013
Review Date: 6/30/2022
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
Overview:
New technology has transformed the practice of modern dentistry over the past few decades. Digital radiography, lasers, improved materials for enhanced aesthetics, magnification loupes with illumination, and computerized systems that now provide for a "paperless" practice are just some of the many examples of how dentistry has evolved. However, the method for obtaining periodontal health data has largely remained unchanged over these same decades. To date, the periodontal probe is still the most relied upon instrument utilized for obtaining the information necessary to make an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis with regard to periodontal health status.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Recognize the value of the periodontal probe for diagnosis.
• List the five generations of periodontal probe development.
• Describe the clinical features the periodontal probe is used to measure.
• Describe the col area anatomy and correct probing angles in this area.
• List the factors that contribute to accurate probing measurements.
Note: There is no fee to view this course. There is a fee of $36 to take the exam and claim CE credits for this course.
