Code 0:
The colored area of the probe remains completely visible in the deepest crevice of the sextant; this indicates that probing depths in the sextant range between 1 mm to 3 mm. There is no calculus or defective margins detected. The gingival tissues are healthy with no bleeding after gentle probing.
Code 1:
The colored area of the probe remains completely visible in the deepest probing depth in the sextant; this indicates that probing depths range between 1 mm to 3 mm. There is no calculus or defective margins detected. However, there is bleeding after probing.
Code 2:
The colored area of the probe remains completely visible in the deepest probing depth in the sextant; this indicates probing depths range between 1 mm to 3 mm. Supragingival or subgingival calculus and/or defective margins are detected.
Code 3:
The colored area of the probe remains partly visible in the deepest probing depth in the sextant; this indicates that probing depths may range between 4 mm to 5 mm.
Code 4:
The colored area of the probe completely disappears indicating a probing depth of greater than 5.5 mm.
The Symbol “*”:
The symbol “*” should be added to a sextant score whenever the following is found: furcation involvement, mobility, mucogingival problems, or recession extending to the colored area of the probe (indicating 3.5 mm or greater).
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