Method of and apparatus for measuring sulfides within a periodon

Details Method of and apparatus for measuring sulfides within a periodon Method of and apparatus for measuring sulfides within a periodon

1992-03-09

1994-01-04

Sykes, Angela D.

Surgery

Truss

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128734, A61B 500

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052751619

ABSTRACT:
A method of and apparatus for diagnosing the presence and extent of disease activity within a periodontal pocket. A dual electrode probe having a first, working silver electrode and a second, reference silver/silver chloride electrode is inserted into the pocket to take data measurements of the electrochemical potential between the electrodes while they are immersed in the fluid contained in the periodontal sulcus. The strength of the potential reflects the amount of sulfides within the sulcus fluid and reflects the presence and extent of disease therewithin.

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