Periodontal Probes double-ended

Periodontal probes double-ended feature color-coded millimeter markings on both working ends for efficient pocket depth assessment. Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel, these instruments weigh approximately 20 grams with ergonomic handles featuring cross-hatched texturing or silicone coatings. Some models incorporate flattened probe tips like the Goldman-Fox design for improved interproximal access where rounded probes cannot adapt properly.

Double dental probe designs feature blunted ball-tip ends measuring 0.5-0.6mm in diameter that prevent tissue trauma during sulcular insertion. Color bands utilize black markings that resist chipping, flaking, and fading through repeated autoclave sterilization cycles at temperatures up to 134 degrees Celsius. Diagnostic instruments in this category maintain calibration accuracy within 0.1mm tolerances across manufacturing batches.

Periodontists and dental hygienists use Periodontal probes double-ended during comprehensive periodontal examinations to measure sulcular depth at six sites per tooth. Clinicians insert the calibrated tip between tooth and gingival tissue, advancing until resistance indicates pocket base. Measurements exceeding 3mm suggest periodontal disease requiring intervention. The double-ended configuration allows clinicians to switch between different calibration systems without changing instruments, improving procedural efficiency during full-mouth periodontal charting sessions that document attachment levels and bleeding points.

Leader Surgical manufactures these instruments with calibration controls that verify marking placement accuracy and tip diameter specifications. Their quality standards ensure measurements remain consistent across thousands of periodontal examinations where accurate pocket depth assessment determines treatment planning and insurance documentation requirements.

What is the difference between the probe end and the explorer end?
Explorer ends have a sharp, pointed tip used to detect surface irregularities, calculus (tartar) deposits, and cavities (caries) through tactile feedback. On the other hand periodontal probe ends have a blunt, rounded tip with millimeter markings (like the DG 16 or TU 17/23) used to measure the depth of the gum pockets (gingival sulcus) and assess gum health.