Apparatus for diagnosing periodontitis

摘要

PCT No. PCT/SE91/00062 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 21, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 21, 1992 PCT Filed Jan. 28, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/11141 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 8, 1991.An apparatus for diagnosing an inflammatory condition relating to periodontitis made up of a probe with sensors for measuring temperature within a periodontal pocket. The apparatus further comprises a graduated scale for measuring the depth of the periodontal pocket. Also provided is equipment for recording the temperature difference between the bottom and the mouth of the periodontal pocket.