TaschentiefeMessung
TaschentiefeMessung, also known as periodontal probing or pocket depth measurement, is a clinical procedure used in dentistry to assess the health of the tissues surrounding a tooth. The technique evaluates the depth of the gingival sulcus, the shallow space that normally exists between a tooth and the surrounding gingival tissue, to determine whether periodontal disease is present and to what extent it has progressed.
The procedure is performed with a dental probe, typically a manually calibrated instrument such as a UNC‑15
Clinical relevance: Accurate pocket depth measurements are crucial for diagnosing periodontitis, determining its severity, monitoring treatment
Factors influencing probing depth include probe angulation, force applied, patient discomfort, and tissue inflammation. Therefore, standard
While TaschentiefeMessung is generally safe and non‑invasive, excessive probing pressure may cause transient bleeding or tissue