Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments
Periodontal Probes
Function 
To measure periodontal pocket depth in millimeter increments
Characteristics 
Color coded—Black markings for millimeter measurements
Other styles—Indentations in metal for millimeter measurement
Color-ended probe with black visible markings—Replaceable tip, different tip designs, plastic tip safe for implant probingPractice Note 
Periodontal Probe is used on basic setup, dental hygiene, and periodontal tray setups.
Periodontal Probe must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.
Furcation Probe
Function 
To measure horizontal and vertical pocket depth of multirooted teeth in furcation areas
Characteristics 
Practice Note 
Furcation Probe is used on basic, dental hygiene, and periodontal tray setups.
Furcation Probe must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.
Hoe—Mesial/Distal and Buccal/Lingual
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