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Understanding periodontal probing
Method recap — does not appear on the printed status.
Distance between the top of the marginal gingiva and the bottom of the sulcus, measured with a graduated probe. Reflects the extent of the gingival sulcus.
Distance between the cemento-enamel junction and the top of the gingiva. A site with recession and shallow depth can still have significant attachment loss.
Bleeding within 15 seconds of probing indicates active inflammation. Above 10% of sites, the risk of disease progression increases.
Presence of visible bacterial biofilm at the gumline. A high rate points toward reinforcing hygiene before any therapeutic decision.
6 probed sites per tooth
- MV / MPMesio-buccal / mesio-palatal (or lingual)
- V / PMid-buccal / palatal (or lingual)
- DV / DPDisto-buccal / disto-palatal (or lingual)
Clinical color code (depth)
- 1–3 mm — Healthy sulcus
- 4–5 mm — Moderate pocket
- ≥ 6 mm — Severe pocket
Probing order (voice dictation included)
Palatal follows the same sweep direction as buccal (18 → 28), but site by site in reverse order (distal → mesial). Same logic mirrored for the lower arch (48 → 38, buccal then lingual). This is the order automatically followed by voice dictation.