Best MDS Coaching AIPGDEE preparations B-IDS | The Probing Force used during periodontal examination MCQ

The Probing Force used during periodontal examination is ?
A. 25 gm
B. 75 gm
C. 0.25 N
D. 7.5 N

Ans. (A)

Probe penetration can vary depending on the force of introduction, the shape and size of the probe tip and the degree of 'tissue inflammation. Several studies have been made to determine the depth of penetration of probe in a sulcus or pocket. Armitage and colleagues used beagle dogs to evaiuate the penetration of probe using a standardized force of 25 grams.

The probing forces have been explored by several investigators, forces of 0.76 N huvo been found to be well tolerated and accurate.

Discussion- Only Option (A) is correct. If Option (D) Is 0.75 N then answer will be (0) as 25 gram probing force was used for experimental animals and 0.75 N value is for humans.