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PERIODONTAL PROBE [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

periodontal probe: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

sonde parodontale : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

An dental instrument used for periodontal probing.

OBS

Periodontal probing is a clinical procedure that allows the clinician to estimate the structural status of the periodontal tissues by mechanically probing the gingival sulcus region.

CONT

The healthy gingiva is relatively resistant to penetration by a periodontal probe inserted into the sulcus with gentle pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Instrument mince, flexible, utilisé pour explorer et mesurer le sillon gingivo-dentaire.

Spanish

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