The impact of a modified electronic probe tip design on patient perception of discomfort during periodontal probing using standardised probing force. A randomised controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: Both probing approaches were associated with low levels of pain on probing. The straight tip, it may be perceived as more comfortable in the maxilla.
PMID: 32418217 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Clinical Periodontology - May 15, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Harrison PL, Stuhr S, Shaddox LM Tags: J Clin Periodontol Source Type: research