Dental probe for measuring and exploring the depth of a blind po

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1997-06-06

2000-09-12

Wilson, John J.

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having gauge or guide

433 29, 433 75, A61C 1904

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active

061168998

ABSTRACT:
An one-piece dental probe made of light condensing fluorescent plastic comprising a handle, a distal portion and a measuring needle for measuring and exploring blind gum pockets is provided. The measuring needle has at least one visible measurement gradation for measuring the depth of the blind pocket. Light collected at the distal end of the probe is reflected through the probe and illuminates the vicinity of the blind pocket, thus enabling accurate measurement of the depth of the blind pocket in low-light conditions. The tip of the measuring needle may be hemispherical, and form an annular ledge around the needle for probing the existence and location of tartar and other foreign matters in the blind pocket.

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patent: 5178537 (1993-01-01), Currie
patent: 5271734 (1993-12-01), Takeuchi
patent: 5423677 (1995-06-01), Brattesani

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