| 摘要 |
<p>A periodontal probe, comprising: a) an elongated member having a distal end with a tip thereon; and b) said distal end being tapered to said tip and having a plurality of condition indicating portions comprising: (1) a first portion indicating a non-diseased condition disposed between said tip and a second portion, (2) said second portion indicating a moderately-diseased condition disposed between said first position and a third portion, (3) said third portion indicating a diseased condition wherein surgery is required, (4) a narrow line being positioned in said second portion between said first portion and said third portion, said narrow line defining a boundary between two areas, a first area indicating a diseased condition likely not requiring immediate surgery located between said first portion and said narrow line, and a second area indicating a diseased condition likely to require surgery located between said narrow line and said third position. </p> |
