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Apparatus for diagnosing periodontitis

US5327903A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1992
Grant dateJul 12, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C19/043
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for diagnosing an inflammatory condition relating to periodontitis made up of a probe with sensors for measuring temperature within a periodontal pocket. The apparatus further comprises a graduated scale for measuring the depth of the periodontal pocket. Also provided is equipment for recording the temperature difference between the bottom and the mouth of the periodontal pocket.

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