Probe & Periodic Charting

Question 1

Mobility reading (N)

Answer 1

normal, physiologic

Question 2

Mobility reading (1 or I)

Answer 2

slight mobility, greater than normal

Question 3

Mobility reading (2 or II)

Answer 3

moderate mobility, greater than 1 mm displacement.

Question 4

Mobility reading (3 or III)

Answer 4

severe mobility, may move in all directions, vertical as well as horizontal

Question 5

what is fremitus?

Answer 5

movement of teeth

Question 6

furcation classification GRADE 1

Answer 6

pocket formation in the depression of the root bifurcation, not the interradicular bone is intact

Question 7

furcation classification GRADE II

Answer 7

pocket formation with loss of interradicular bone and the probe can access the furca space between

Question 8

furcation classification GRADE III

Answer 8

complete loss of interradicular bone, probe can under the furca to the oppose side of the tooth

Question 9

furcation classification GRADE IV (4)

Answer 9

loss of attachment and gingival recession, making furca clearly visible