Dental Probe

The Dental Probe features color-coded millimeter markings along a thin stainless steel working end measuring 0.5-0.6mm in diameter. Periodontal probe variants include the UNC12 model with consecutive 1-12mm markings and the WHO probe featuring bands at 0.5, 3.5, 5.5, 8.5, and 11.5mm intervals. Constructed from AISI 420 surgical-grade stainless steel, the instrument weighs approximately 18 grams with cross-hatched knurling on the handle. Double-ended configurations combine periodontal measurement capabilities with explorer tips for caries detection.

The blunt ball-end tip design prevents tissue trauma during sulcular insertion, distinguishing periodontal probes from sharp dental explorers. Color bands use black markings at specific intervals for rapid visual assessment during pocket depth measurements. Dentistry Dental Articulators Novatech Periodontal Probe models feature right-angled terminal shanks for posterior tooth access where straight probes cannot adapt properly. Williams probes display markings at 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10mm, while Michigan O probes show 3, 6, and 8mm bands.

Periodontists and dental hygienists use the Dental Probe during periodontal examinations to measure sulcular depth and assess attachment loss. Clinicians insert the calibrated tip between tooth and gingival tissue, advancing until resistance indicates the base of the pocket. Measurements exceeding 3mm suggest periodontal disease requiring treatment. General dentists employ these instruments during routine examinations to identify early signs of gingival inflammation before bone loss occurs. Dental hygienists record six measurements per tooth during comprehensive periodontal charting sessions.

Leader Surgical manufactures these instruments with calibration controls that verify marking accuracy and tip diameter specifications. Their quality standards ensure measurements remain consistent across thousands of periodontal examinations in specialty periodontal practices and general dental offices where accurate pocket depth assessment determines treatment planning decision.

What are the different types of probes included in an 8-piece set?
An 8-piece set typically includes various instruments with different working ends, combining different probe and explorer shapes. Common types include: Periodontal Probes with millimeter markings (e.g., Williams or CP12 probes) for measuring pocket depths, Dental Explorers (like the Shepherd’s Hook explorer) with sharp, fine tips for detecting cavities and checking tooth surfaces, other specialized shapes designed to access different angles of the tooth and gum line.