Apparatus for diagnosing periodontitis
US5327903A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2012 |
Classification
- 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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