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The 621 periodontal probe.

R D Emslie

    International Dental Journal
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A novel periodontal probe was developed for assessing population-level periodontal treatment needs. This tool aids in efficient and accurate evaluation of periodontal health in community settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Periodontology
    • Dental Public Health

    Background:

    • Periodontal diseases pose a significant global health burden.
    • Accurate assessment of periodontal treatment needs is crucial for effective public health planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the design and construction of a specialized periodontal probe.
    • To outline the methodology for using this probe in population-based assessments.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a custom periodontal probe.
    • Standardized protocol for probe utilization in field studies.

    Main Results:

    • The described periodontal probe facilitates efficient data collection.
    • The method allows for systematic assessment of periodontal treatment requirements.

    Conclusions:

    • This specialized periodontal probe is a valuable instrument for epidemiological studies.
    • Its use can improve the accuracy of periodontal treatment needs assessment in populations.