Reproducibility of Periodontal Probing Using a Conventional Manual and an Automated Force-Controlled Electronic Probe

Attachment level has been used as the "gold standard" for assessment of the progression of periodontal disease. However, the measurement of attachment level by periodontal probing can be subject to a large number of error sources. Recently, we have designed experiments by using an electronic probe to identify the magnitude of error components due to the instrument, gingival tissue condition, position or probing angle, and time interval between replicate probings. Even with a very careful clinical setting, a few percent of uncontrollable large errors or outliers could not be avoided. A previously used 'option-3' probing scheme to reduce the unexpected large error is justified from the mathematical viewpoint.

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Evaluation of the Efficiency of 2 Types of Periodontal Probing

Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine ◽

10.1515/bjdm-2015-0054 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 163-166

Author(s):

Alexandra Martu ◽

C. Popa ◽

I.A. Luchian ◽

Ioana Martu ◽

Cornelia Oanta ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Examination ◽

Accurate Method ◽

Treatment Results ◽

Periodontal Status ◽

Tolerance Level ◽

Different Types ◽

Electronic Probe ◽

Periodontal Risk ◽

Periodontal Probing

SummaryBackground: The periodontal probing has an important role in clinical examination of the periodontal status; different types of periodontal probes have been described. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate comparatively the efficiency of periodontal probing with conventional periodontal probe and electronic periodontal probe.Material and Methods: We examined 57 patients, each patient being subjected to conventional and electronic probing. We assessed the tolerance degree for each probing type and also the time consumed by probing and periodontal charting.Results: The periodontal probing with the electronic probe revealed superior results regarding the accuracy of the measurements, the tolerance level and the time consumed.Conclusions: The electronic periodontal probing is an exceptionally accurate method in establishing diagnosis and assessing treatment results. The electronic periodontal probe represents an efficient and useful tool for measurements of the gingival sulcus and periodontal pockets, and also for determination of the periodontal risk.

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The impact of a modified electronic probe tip design on patient perception of discomfort during periodontal probing using standardized probing force: A randomized controlled trial

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology ◽

10.1111/jcpe.13308 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 47 (8) ◽

pp. 933-940

Author(s):

Peter L. Harrison ◽

Sandra Stuhr ◽

Luciana M. Shaddox

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Patient Perception ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Electronic Probe ◽

The Impact ◽

Periodontal Probing

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Association between periodontal probing depth and PF4/heparin-complex antibodies in the Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP)

Das Gesundheitswesen ◽

10.1055/s-0030-1266740 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 72 (08/09) ◽

Author(s):

B Holtfreter ◽

A Greinacher ◽

T Ittermann ◽

D Gätke ◽

T Kocher

Keyword(s):

Probing Depth ◽

Periodontal Probing

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Periodontal Probing

Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion ◽

10.1002/9781119584414.ch2 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 14-20

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Probing

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Clinical Evaluation of a Constant Force Electronic Probe

Journal of Periodontology ◽

10.1902/jop.1993.64.1.35 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 64 (1) ◽

pp. 35-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Marc Quirynen ◽

Ann Callens ◽

Daniel van Steenberghe ◽

Marken Nys

Keyword(s):

Clinical Evaluation ◽

Constant Force ◽

Electronic Probe

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Periodontal Probing: A Review

Primary Dental Journal ◽

10.1308/205016814812736619 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 25-29 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Kwthar Nassar A Al Shayeb ◽

Wendy Turner ◽

David G Gillam

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Treatment Process ◽

Improve Efficiency ◽

The Status ◽

Characteristic Features ◽

Periodontal Probing

Periodontal probes are the main instruments that are used to assess the status of the periodontium, either for screening purposes or to evaluate periodontal changes throughout the treatment process. With increased knowledge and understanding of periodontal disease, the probes have evolved from a unidimensional manual shape into a more sophisticated computerised instrument. This is due to the need to increase the accuracy and reproducibility of readings and to improve efficiency (time, effort, money). Each probe has characteristic features that makes it unique and, in some cases, specific and limited to use. The aim of this paper is to present a brief introduction to periodontal disease and the methodology of measuring it, followed by probing limitations. The paper will also discuss the methodology of reducing probing error, examiner calibration and probing reproducibility.

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