Dental Diagnostic Periodontal Probes

Dental Diagnostic Periodontal Probes

Dental Diagnostic Periodontal Probes are professional dental examination instruments used for systematic assessment of periodontal tissues. A periodontal probe provides a slender working end that can be positioned around the tooth during periodontal examination to obtain measurements and document periodontal conditions.

The current Peak Surgicals product is identified as SKU PS-J-045. The live storefront provides a Size selector, while a localized Peak listing shows a 0.6 mm probe option. The current product page does not provide the exact probe markings, overall instrument length, material, handle design, or named periodontal probe pattern.

Periodontal Diagnostic Instrument

Periodontal probes are used during dental and periodontal examinations to assess the space between the tooth and surrounding gingival tissue. They provide a dedicated measuring instrument for periodontal charting rather than relying on a general dental explorer.

Clinical measurements should be performed according to the dental professional's examination protocol and recorded consistently for comparison and treatment planning.

Periodontal Pocket Depth Assessment

A principal clinical application of a periodontal probe is the measurement of periodontal probing depth. During examination, the probe is carefully positioned along the tooth surface and into the gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket according to the clinician's established technique.

Measurement interpretation should remain the responsibility of a qualified dental professional because periodontal findings depend on the clinical condition, probing technique, site, and other examination factors.

Clinical Attachment Assessment

Periodontal probing can also contribute to assessment of clinical attachment level when appropriate anatomical reference points and measurements are used. This forms part of comprehensive periodontal examination and documentation.

The current Peak Surgicals page does not specify the graduation system supplied on PS-J-045, so exact millimeter markings should be confirmed before ordering when a particular periodontal charting system is required.

0.6mm Probe Option

A localized Peak Surgicals storefront listing exposes a 0.6 mm Size option for this product. This measurement should be confirmed against the supplied variant before purchase if probe-tip diameter is an important purchasing specification.

The localized size label also contains a force specification, but the wording and units should be verified before being treated as a final product specification.

Dental Diagnostic and Periodontal Use

The product is positioned within Peak Surgicals' dental diagnostic and periodontal instrument range. It is relevant for general dental examinations, periodontal assessments, periodontal charting workflows, and professional dental instrument sets requiring a dedicated periodontal probe.

The current product page does not identify a specific named probe pattern such as Williams, WHO, UNC, Michigan, or another established periodontal design. A specific pattern should therefore not be assigned without confirmation.

Selectable Size Configuration

The live English storefront includes a Size selector, indicating that the product is configured through selectable options. However, the exact English storefront values are not currently exposed in the accessible page information.

Dental practices and procurement teams requiring a particular tip diameter, probe marking sequence, or overall instrument configuration should confirm the selected variant before ordering.

Instrument Inspection and Clinical Handling

Before clinical use, the periodontal probe should be inspected for a straight and undamaged working end, clear measurement markings where present, and a secure handle connection. A bent, damaged, or difficult-to-read probe should be evaluated before further clinical use.

Cleaning and reprocessing should follow the applicable manufacturer's instructions and the dental facility's validated instrument-processing procedures. The current Peak Surgicals page does not provide product-specific sterilization parameters.

Product Specifications

For Dental Clinics and Instrument Procurement

The Dental Diagnostic Periodontal Probes are relevant for dental clinics, periodontal practices, teaching facilities, hospitals, dental instrument distributors, and procurement teams sourcing periodontal examination instruments.

For accurate purchasing and inventory identification, buyers can reference SKU PS-J-045 and confirm the required Size option. Buyers requiring exact probe graduations, named probe pattern, overall length, material, handle design, or tip specification should verify those details before ordering because they are not provided in the current English product description.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dental Diagnostic Periodontal Probes used for?

Periodontal probes are used during professional periodontal examinations to assess and record measurements around the teeth and gingival tissues.

What is the SKU for this product?

The current Peak Surgicals SKU is PS-J-045.

Does the product have a Size option?

Yes. The current storefront includes a Size selector, and a localized Peak listing exposes a 0.6 mm option.

Which periodontal probe markings does it have?

The current product page does not specify the exact graduation or marking sequence.

What material is the probe made from?

The material is not stated on the current product page and should be confirmed before ordering if a specific material specification is required.

Is this a Williams, WHO or UNC periodontal probe?

The current Peak Surgicals listing does not identify a named probe pattern, so a Williams, WHO, UNC, or other specific design should not be assumed.