Which instrument is used to measure periodontal pocket depth in millimeter increments?
A)Tissue forceps
B)Furcation probe
C)Millimeter ruler
D)Periodontal probe

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A furcation probe is used to measure horizontal and vertical pocket depths of multirooted teeth in furcation areas. A tissue forceps grasp tissue to retract or to hold into position. A millimeter ruler is not an intraoral instrument. The periodontal probe has millimeter markings along the working end.

Which Instrument Is Used to Measure Periodontal Pocket Depth in Millimeter