During the examination, a periodontal probe is used to measure the pockets around the teeth, with deeper pockets indicating more significant bone loss. Dental X-rays can provide a clearer view of ...

Probing around the gums and teeth using a periodontal probe: Periodically cleaning plaque/calculus from above the gums. Periodically cleaning plaque/calculus from below the gums (if periodontal ...

The distance between the incisal edge of most prominent upper incisor and the buccal surface of the corresponding lower incisor was measured with the periodontal probe parallel to the occlusal plane.