Probe is a taperted , rod like instrument calibrated in mm with a tip, measuring 0.5 mm. -Dental Probing should be a part of every professional oral diagnosis procedure. -Periodontal Probe is also refer as - Stethoscope or Dipstick of tooth support. Parts of Probe - Handle Shank Working end # Uses : To measure - - Gingival Sulcus - Periodontal Pockets ( in mm) - Clinical Attachment Level - Locate Calculus William's Probe - Also known as Periodontal Probe. - First Probe to asses the probing depth. - Round, Conical Shaped. - Markings - 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 mm - 4,6 is missing - Used to assess periodontal pocket depths, gingival bleeding, and anatomy configurations UNC15 Probe on one side and Screening Probe on other side used to measure pocket depths around a tooth in order to establish the state of health of the periodontium with their long, thin, and blunted tips. inscribed onto the head of these instruments for accuracy and readability. Nabers probes are ideal for accessing furcation areas. Marquis Color Coded Probe's to measure pocket depths around a tooth in order to establish the state of health of the periodontium with its long, thin, and blunted tip. CPITN (CP-125) Probe (15/736) It is used in an epidemiological screening procedure for periodontal treatment needs and in a modified form for screening and monitoring of individuals by dental practitioners WHO Probe (15/739) - The WHO Probe is a periodontal probe furnished with a ball tip out of surgical-grade Stainless Steel and with an easy-to-read, resistant, non-fading, dark scale to determine the Periodontal Screening Index (PSI). - In addition to the visual diagnosis, the use of a ball-tipped periodontal probe allows a metrical registration as well as the early detection of the severity of a periodontal disease. - The WHO Probe enables the dentist on the one hand to determine the necessity of additional diagnostics and, on the other hand, to select the according prophylaxis and therapy measures. WHO #PCP11.5B The ball at the end of the probe is intended to enhance patient comfort and assist in detecting overhanging margins and subgingival calculus. MOON PROBE: Mucoperiosteal elevation around tooth prior to extraction. To probe the gingiva to check for the effectiveness of local anaesthetic prior to any procedure. Goldman-Fox probes feature a flat working end for easier insertion on lingual or facial surfaces. probes with accurate, smoothly finished black markings which will not chip, flake or fade. PCP15/11.5B UNC15 Probe on one side and Screening Probe on other side used to measure pocket depths around a tooth in order to establish the state of health of the periodontium with their long, thin, and blunted tips.