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The Impact of a Modified Probe Tip Design on Patient Perception of Discomfort on Probing and Clinical Parameters Using the Florida Probe® System
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Florida Probe Straight Tip Probe and Ball Tip Probe for Periodontitis and Diagnoses Disease. Completed, enrolled 21 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Patient perception of pain on periodontal probing using a controlled-force, electronic probe was not significantly affected by the use of a modified (ball-end) probe tip design except for in the maxilla, where a standard straight probe tip appeared to be more comfortable for patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Twenty (20) consecutive adult patients with a diagnosis of periodontal disease (varying degrees, from slight to severe) will be selected to undergo full-mouth periodontal probing. . One half (upper or lower jaw) of the mouth will be probed using the current, standard probe tip.
Twenty (20) consecutive patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be selected to undergo full-mouth periodontal probing. The opposing jaw will be probed using the new trial tip. At a second visit, prior to treatment, the mouth will be probed once again, alternating the jaws from the first visit.