calibrated periodontal probe

cal·i·brat·ed per·i·o·don·tal probe

(kali-brā-tĕd perē-ō-dontăl prōb)
Type of periodontal tool marked in millimeter increments used to evaluate the depth of the periodontal sulcus.
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CAL was measured as the distance from the cemento-enamel junction to the base of periodontal pocket using William's calibrated periodontal probe. Data thus collected was put to statistical analysis.
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PD and CAL were recorded to the nearest millimetre using a calibrated periodontal probe. Mean values were calculated for all variables.
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