"With 11 years experience in a
periodontal practice and 7 years working with the PerioWise probe, I recommend
it highly. I could not and would not effectively work without PerioWise
probes"
Gail Goldberg, RDH Portsmouth, NH
" I have been a dental hygienist for 18 years and currently
work for a periodontist. For the past two years I have been using the PerioWise
probe. The PerioWise probe is an instrument I cannot do without and I highly
recommend it as a resourceful tool."
Diane Kelly, RDH Tampa,
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The detection
of periodontal diseases has far reaching implications for our patients and our
practices now that they are considered
risk
factors for cardiovascular and possibly for pre-term low birthweight
babies. Periodontal diseases also adversely affect blood glucose regulation in
diabetics. They remain a primary cause of halitosis and the chief cause of
tooth loss in adults. Tooth loss frequently results in impaired chewing,
speaking, an unpleasing smile and occlusal problems. These reasons make the
early detection of periodontal diseases more important than ever. It is hoped
that PerioWise probes and the PerioWise
Screening System
will help all dental professionals more easily detect and educate their
patients about periodontal diseases.
PerioWise probes are
thrice
patented for their flexible tip, tip design and color-coding and were named
"The Friendly Probe"® because they are indeed user and
patient friendly.
PerioWise probes have received the
American
Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Their patented, multi-colored tips
are extremely easy to read and gentle to the tissue. The slightly flexible
rounded tip (.5mm.) offers greater patient comfort and make the probes safe to
use around dental implants. They can be repeatedly autoclaved, Chemiclaved or
dry heat sterilized and reused. PerioWise probes are ideal for a complete
periodontal examination or for a
PerioWise
Screening. A green mark from 0-3mm. on all PerioWise probes is the unique
and patented feature that instantly shows whether or not disease is present. If
there is bleeding and the green mark is still visible the diagnosis is
gingivitis. Readings in the probe's red marking zones indicate more advanced
periodontal breakdown. PerioWise probes eliminate the most frustrating part of
periodontal probing-poor readability. At a glance you can quickly determine the
depth of the pocket. The universally understood color-coding of
green and red
creates a common language with the patient and enhances patient
education.
PerioWise probes have been independently studied and
tested. Studies were conducted at
The University of
Buffalo, by
The Dental Advisor
Plus and in a United States Government Dental Investigative Study, (which
may not be referenced for promotional purposes). PerioWise probes also received
an unsolicited recommendation in
Dental
Economics. |
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conclusions of the studies, in summary are that PerioWise probes
offer; |
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Superior
readability |
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Faster
readings |
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Safe use
when probing implants |
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Improved
patient comfort |
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Sterilizability (autoclave, Chemiclave or dry
heat) |
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Economy |
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Excellent
patient education methods |
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Accuracy to
.1mm |
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probes are available in two calibrations for individual dentist and hygienist
preferences. The color-coded calibrations form the basis of the NEW PerioWise
Screening
System. |
Easier To Read,
Gentle On Tissue |
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The vibrant
green and red colors on the tip of PerioWise offer excellent
readability! |
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PerioWise
probes eliminate the most frustrating part of periodontal probing-poor
readability.
You quickly determine pocket depth at a glance.
*Easier to read *Safe around implants *Slightly flexible for greater
patient comfort *Can be repeatedly autoclaved and reused. |
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Metal probes
can be difficult to read
and more uncomfortable for the patient
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Patient
Education Guide
A very helpful, laminated patient education guide is
available for use chairside. |
| To enhance
patient understanding and compliance, when disease is present, it is
recommended that the patient be shown the difference between a healthy site and
a diseased site in his or her mouth. A good way to do this is to show the
clinical pictures of Health, Gingivitis and Periodontitis to the patient using
the Education Guide as a reference. Then, with the patient observing, using a
hand mirror or intraoral camera, place a PerioWise probe first in a few
healthy sites and then in a diseased site(s) for
comparison. When the patient actually sees the green mark disappear between the
tooth and the gingiva or sees bleeding, there is an
instant recognition that there is a periodontal problem. |
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Implants
It is recommended that implants not be probed
with metal probes because of injury to the junctional epithelium and the risk
of scratching the surface of the implant or abutment thus making them more
plaque retentive and prone to peri-implantitis. With modern restorative
dentistry an examiner may not know whether an implant or tooth is being probed.
By always using PerioWise probes you never have to be concerned about damaging
implants. Here's an example. |
| PerioWise Probes are Safe For use Around
Implants! |
Implant or tooth? |
Implant! |
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After dozens
of uses, the non-toxic, FDA approved coloring on the tip of the probe gradually
wears away. At some point it will be time to replace the probe, but not before
the probe has earned its value! |
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PerioWise
probes are manufactured and distributed by
Premier Dental Products
Company. The probes are available from your dental dealer in "six-packs", in
the calibration of your choice. There is always a money back, satisfaction
guarantee, on all PerioWise probes. Try them!
Contact us for more
information. |
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