Jeffcoat M K
Department of Periodontics, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham 35294.
Alpha Omegan. 1991;84(4):18-20, 22.
The use of machines to assist the clinician in the assessment of periodontal support is not new. However, in the past five years great strides have been made in the use of electronics and computers to assist in the performance of routine tasks for the detection and diagnosis of periodontal diseases. The purpose of this paper is to review, compare and contrast three electronic periodontal probes which represent a range of technological complexity. The fundamental principles underlying these instruments and possible roles in practice will be outlined. Other technologies, such as digital subtraction radiography, direct digital radiography and tests for periodontal disease activity, will be briefly addressed.
使用机器辅助临床医生评估牙周支持情况并非新鲜事。然而，在过去五年中，在利用电子技术和计算机辅助执行牙周疾病检测与诊断的常规任务方面取得了巨大进展。本文旨在回顾、比较和对比三种代表不同技术复杂程度的电子牙周探针。将概述这些仪器的基本原理及其在实际应用中的可能作用。还将简要介绍其他技术，如数字减影放射摄影、直接数字放射摄影以及牙周疾病活动检测。
