[Quantitative determination of the gingival sulcus fluid by means of microcapillaries]

Evaluation of the quantity and quality of crevicular fluid has become increasingly important in the past few years. Amount and composition of the gingival exudate reflects the physical condition of the gingival margin. For drawing off the gingival fluid primarily filter paper stripes are recommended. Some authors use microcapillaries made of glass. For facilitating measurements on the fluid a special method is described using standardized glass pipettes for collecting the gingival exudate.