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Marcelo W.B. Araujo, Kathleen M. Hovey, Janice R. Benedek, Sara G. Grossi, Joan Dorn, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Robert J. Genco, and Maurizio Trevisan, "Reproducibility of Probing Depth Measurements Using a Constant-Force Electronic Probe: Analysis of Inter- and Intraexaminer Variability", Journal of Periodontology, Vol. 74, No.12: pp1736-1740, April 2003.

P.M.L. Manna, J. E. Costa, and R. S. Gomez. CD26 immuno-expression and periodontal disease progression. Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology. universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Dr. Linda Holeman., The 2001 RDH PEARL Award for excellence in preventive dentistry. RDH November, 2001

Dr.Shigeno D.D.S., a well known Japanese dentist leading a study group in Kyoto, wrote a paper on the Florida Probe System that was featured in "The Journal of Dental Hygiene" July edition.

Kyuichi Kamoi D.D.Sc.,Md. of The Nippon Dental University, who becomes the chairman of The Japanese Society of Periodontology next year, wrote a paper on Florida Probe in"The Nippon Dental Review" July edition.

Dr. Rainer Hahn. German Dental Industry Magazine "ZMK" Nr. 3. Umsetzung wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse in moderne parodontale Therapiekonsepte am Beispiel der Vector-Methode.. April, 2002.

Russian Dental Industry Research Publication Article. March, 2001.

Lopez NJ, Smith PC and Gutierrez J, "Higher risk of pre-term birth and low birth weight in women with periodontal disease", Journal Dental Research, Vol. 81, No. 1: pp58-63, Jan. 2002.

Trovato, Joe. Nuts & Bolts of a productive soft tissue program. Dental Town, Howards Farran's, 2001.

PRESS RELEASE - King Gray, D. Healthy Teeth Healthy Heart. March 1, 1998.

PRESS RELEASE - Hammack, Beth, For immediate release.

Zybutz, M., Rapoport, D., Laurell, L., Persson, G. R. Comparisons of clinical and radiographic measurements of inter-proximal vertical defects before and 1 year after surgical treatments. Journal or Clinical Periodontology. 179-86, March, 2000.

Palmer, R. M., Matthews, J. P., Wilson, R. F. Non-surgical periodontal treatment with and without adjunctive metronidazole in smokers and non-smokers. Journal of clinical Periodontology. 158-63, March, 1999.

Palmer, R. M., Matthews, J. P., Wilson, R. F. Adjunctive systemic and locally delivered metronidazole in the treatment of periodontitis: a controlled clinical study. British dental Journal. 548-52. June, 1998.

Bulthuis, H. M., Barendregt, D. S., Timmerman, M. F., Loos, B. G., Van Der Velden, U. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 417-23. May 1998.

Samuel, E. D., Griffiths, G. S., Petrie, A. In vitro accuracy and reproducibility of automated and conventional periodontal probes. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 340-5. May, 1997.

Reddy, M. S., Palcanis, K. G., Geurs, N. C. A comparison of manual and controlled-force attachment-level measurements. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 920-6. December, 1997.

Low, S. B., King, C. J., Krieger, J. An evaluation of bioactive ceramic in the treatment of periodontal osseous defects. International Journal of Periodontics and restorative dentistry. 358-67. August, 1997.

Christensen, M. M., Joss, A., Lang, N.P. Reproducibility of automated periodontal probing around teeth and osseointegrated oral implants. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 455-64. December, 1997.

Adonogianaki, E., Mooney, J., Kinane, D. F. Detection of stable and active periodontitis sites by clinical assessment and gingival crevicular acute-phase protein levels. Journal of Periodontal Research. 135-43. February, 1996.

Ahmed, N. Watts, T. L., Wilson, R. F. An investigation of the validity of attachment level measurements with an automated periodontal probe.

Grossi, S. G., Dunford, R. G., Ho, A., Koch, G., Machtei, E. E., Genco, R. J. Sources of error for periodontal probing measurements. Journal of Periodontal Research. 330-6. July, 1996.

Hurzeler, M. B., Quinones, C. R., Schupbach, P., Vlassis, J. M., Strub, J. R., Caffesse, R. G. Influence of the suprastructure on the peri-implant tissues in beagle dogs. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 139-48. September, 1995.

Lee, H. J., Kang, I. K., Chung, C. P., Choi, S. M. The subgingival microflora and gingival crevicular fluid cytokines in refractory periodontitis. Journal of Clinical periodontology. 885-90, November, 1995.

Samuel, E. D., Griffiths, G. S. Petrie, A. In vitro accuracy and reproducibility of automated and conventional periodontal probes. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 340-5. May 1997.

Reddy, M. S., Palcanis, K. G., Geurs, N. C. A comparison of manual and controlled-force attachment level measurements. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 920-6. December, 1997.

Wilson, T.G and Magnusson, I. Examination of patients for detecting periodontal disease. In Fundamentals in Periodontics. Eds. Wilson & Kornman. Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc., 1996, pp 195-218.

Magnusson, I. and Lindhe, J. Current concepts in diagnosis and treatment of periodontitis. Seminars in Orthodontics ; 2; 13-20, 1996.

Magnusson, I. Computerized probing. Periodontology 2000. 12:40-43, 1996.

Johnson, P., Yang, M.C.K., Magnusson, I., Kang, T., Ramirez, J. and Hefti, A.F. Evaluating the merit of the option-3 method in relative attachment level measurement. J. Periodont Res. 32:256-263, 1997.

Yang, M.C.K., Namgung, Y.Y., Kang, T., Magnusson, I. and Hefti, A. Option-3 median measurement scheme in outlier reduction. Statist. Med. 17:2607-2615, 1998.

Interesting Article (from Czech Republic). It goes over FP32 software and Printouts.

Emmott Larry; Emmott on Technology. 4 High-Tech Diagnostic Tools: An application guide. #3 Electronic Probe. Dental Products Report. 62-64 August, 2001.

Gibbs CH, Hirschfeld JW, Lee JG, Low SB, Magnusson I, Thousand RR, Yerneni P and Clark WB: Description and clinical evaluation of a new computerized periodontal probe - The Florida Probe. J. Clinical Periodontology 15: 137-144, 1988.

Magnusson I, Clark WB, Marks RG, Gibbs CH, Manouchehr©Pour M and Low SB. Attachment level measurements with a constant force electronic probe. J. Clinical Periodontology 15: 185-188, 1988.

Magnusson I, Fuller WS, Heins PJ, Rau CF, Gibbs CH, Marks RG and Clark WB: Correlation between electronic and visual readings of pocket depths with a newly developed constant force probe. J. Clinical Periodontology15:180-184, 1988. 

Persson GR: Effects of line-angle versus midproximal periodontal probing measurements on prevalence estimates of periodontal disease. J. Periodont. Res. 26:527-529, 1991.

Magnusson I and Clark WB: Automatic probe technology-saving time and improving accuracy?, Calif. Dent. Assoc. J. 18:25 28,1990.

Osborn J, Stoltenberg J, Aeppli D and Pihlstrom B: Relative clinical attachment loss measurements using a Florida Disk Probe. J. Dental Research Abstr.#1425, 68: Special Issue, p.360, 1989.

Fetner, AE: Computer brings maintenance down to a manageable size, Soft Tissue Care for GPs 2:(6) 3-5, 1990.

Nunley KC: The Effects of Pressure Changes on Electronic Probing Depth Measurements, MS Thesis, Dept. Periodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, 1990. 

Marks RG, Low SB, Magnusson I, Taylor M, Baggs R and Clark WB: Reproducibility of attachment level measurements with two models of the Florida Probe, J. Clin. Periodont. 18:280-284, 1991.

Magnusson I: Clinical Examination of Patients with Periodontal Diseases, in Advances in Periodontics, Wilson TG Jr., Kornman KS and Newman MG editors, Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, 1992.

Christersson LA, Anderson K, Machtei EE, Preus HR, Grossi S and Dunford RG: An assessment of sources of error using a controlled force automated probe, J. Dent. Res. 71: (AADR Abstracts) #379, p.153, 1992.

Barr CE, Lopez MR and Wilets I: Periodontal changes by HIV Serostatus in a cohort of homosexual and bisexual men. J. Dent. Res. 71: (AADR Abstracts) #115, p. 120, 1992.

Jones A, Wood R, Newbold D, Manwell M and Kornman K: Clinical effects of subgingival Minocycline in Periodontitis, J. Dent. Res.71:(AADR Abstracts) #1114, p. 245, 1992. 

Braswell L, Offenbacher S, Fritz M, Van Dyke TE: Local delivery of Minocin (R) to periodontal lesions in a slow release polymer, J. Dent. Res.71: (AADR Abstracts) #1115, p. 245, 1992.

Giordano J, Loesche WJ, Walsh L, Amalfitano J: Effect of local delivery of metronidazole or chlorhexidine in periodontitis patients: J. Dent. Res. 71:#1709, p. 319, 1992. 

Yang MCK, Marks RG and Magnusson I, Clouser B and Clark WB: Reproducibility of an electronic probe in relative attachment level measurements, J. Clin. Periodont. 19:541-548, 1992.

Yang MCK, Marks RG, Clark WB and Magnusson I: Prediction power of various models for longitudinal attachment level change. J. Clinical. Periodont. 19:77-83, 1992.

Hammack, JC and Hammack B: How to climb out of the recession/depression dental doldrums-- Part three. The Profitable Dentist No. 56:5-8, Nov., 1992.

Rams TE and Slots J: Comparison of two pressure-sensitive probes and a manual periodontal probe in shallow and deep pockets. Int. J. Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry13:6, 521-529, 1993.

Machtie EE, Dunford R, Grossi SG and Genco RJ: Cumulative nature of periodontal attachment loss. J. Periodontal Research 29:361-364, 1994.

Gerlach RW, Meredith MP and Cavanaugh PF Jr. Repeatability of controlled pressure periodontal attachment measurements in a multi-center setting. J. Dental Research 74:Special Issue-AADR Abstracts Abstr. #931, p.128, 1995. 

Gibbs CH, Low SB and Lee JG: The Florida Probe updated for clinical practice. Today's FDA - J. Florida Dental Association Vol. 7, No. 6, pp 1C-4C, June 1995.

Hammack, JC; The best kept secret in Dentistry - The Florida Probe. The Profitable Dentist pp 8-9, July, 1995.

Bernimoulin JP, Purucker P, Mertes H, Kruger B and Hopfenmuller W. Adjunctive local antibiotic therapy in RPP Patients. J. Dental Research 75(IADR Abstracts) Abstr.#1134, P.159, 1996.

Yang MCK, Benz J, Magnusson I, Kang TW, Orobitg S and Hefti AF. Impacts of probing scheme on prediction of attachment level change. J. Dental Research 75(IADR Abstracts) Abstr.#1531, P. 209, 1996.

Ramirez G, Braddy J, Yang MCK, Magnusson I and Hefti AF. Evaluation of a new probe tip for the Florida Probe. J. Dental Research 75(IADR Abstracts), Abstr.#1536, P. 209, 1996.

Johnson P, Maruniak J, Kang TW, Magnusson I, Yang MCK and Hefti AF. Comparing the merits of repeated probings in assessing relative attachment level. J. Dental Research 75 (IADR Abstracts), Abstr. #1537, P. 210, 1996.

Westerman B, Cullinan MP, Roberts MA, Eccleston JA and Seymour GJ. Repeatability of Florida Probe measurements before and after two years use. J. Dental Research 75 (IADR Abstracts) Abstr. #1538, P. 210, 1996.

Khocht A and Chang K. A comparative evaluation of three periodontal probes. J. Dental Research 75 (IADR Abstracts), Abstr. #1539, P. 210, 1996.

Shibly O, Nashef MF, Andreana S, Ciancio SG, Kharchaf MO and Tabbaa S. Comparison of manual and automated probing of attachment loss. J. Dental Research 75 (IADR Abstracts) Abstr. #1541, P. 210, 1996.

Wolff M, Kaufman H and Kleinberg I. GCF measurement as a predictor of active periodontal disease. J. Dental Research 75 (IADR Abstracts) Abstr. #1543, P. 210, 1996.

Mailhot JM, Travis J, Stein SH, Potempa J, Sterrett JD, Hanes PF and Russell CM. A pilot clinical evaluation of proteinase activity as a predictable indicator of periodontal disease. J. Dental Research 75 (IADR Abstracts) Abstr. #1548, P. 211, 1996.

Orobitg S, Smith J, Clouser B, Magnusson I and Hefti AF. The relation between pocket depth change and attachment loss in subjects with moderate to severe periodontitis. J. Dental Research 75(IADR Abstracts) Abstr. #1549, P. 211, 1996.

Reddy MS, Jeffcoat MK, Geurs NC, Fullenwider U and Jeffcoat R. Initial attachment level changes in clinical studies. J. Dental Research 75 (IADR Abstracts) Abstr. # 1550, P. 211, 1996.

Morejon O, Low SB, Clouser B, Magnusson I, Maruniak J and Hefti AF. Clinical characteristics of teeth lost in subjects with refractory periodontitis. J. Dental Research 75 (IADR Abstracts) Abstr. 1553, P. 212, 1996.

Shibly O, Kharchaf MO, Nashef MF, Ciancio S and Mather M. Progression of periodontal diseases. J. Dental Research 75 (IADR Abstracts), Abstr. #1976, P. 264, 1996.

Gonzalez, YM, De Nardin, A, Grossi, SG, Machtei, EE, Genco, RJ and De Nardin, E. Serum Cotinine Levels, Smoking, and Periodontal Attachment Loss. J. Dental Research 75 (2): 796-802, February, 1996.

Computerized Probe, Inc., Periodontal Care Techniques, Early diagnosis of periodontal disease using the Florida Probe system by Computerized Probe, Inc., Dental Products Report, P. 62, June, 1996.

Unhealthy Gums Linked to Worsening Lung Disease. , Yahoo News Jan, 2001. Source: Journal of Periodontology 2001; 72:50-56

 

References: Periodontal Infection as a Risk Factor for Preterm Low Birth Weight

Offenbacher S, Katz V, Fertik G, Collins J, Boyd D, Maynor G, McKaig R, and Beck J; Periodontal infection as a possible risk factor for preterm low birth weight, Journal Periodontology. 67(10 Suppl): 1103-1113, 1996.

Zachariasen RD and Dennison DK, Periodontal disease and preterm low birth weight deliveries, J. GT Houst Dent. Soc. 70(4): 16-19, Review, 1998.

Offenbacher S, Jared HL, O'Reilly PG, Wells SR, Salvi GE, Lawrence HP, Socransky SS and Beck JD, Potential pathogenic mechanisms of periodontitis associated pregnancy complications, Annuals of Periodontology 3:233-250, 1998.

Hill GB, Preterm birth: associations with genital and possibly oral microflora, Annuals of Periodontology 3:222-232, 1998.

Davenport ES, Williams CE, Sterne JA, Sivapathasundram V, Fearne JM and Curtis MA, Annuals of Periodontology 3:213-221, 1998.

Loesche WJ, Association of the oral flora with important medical diseases, Current Opinion in Periodontology 4:21-28, Review, 1997.

Dasanayake AP, Poor periodontal health of the pregnant women as a risk factor for low birth weight, Annuals of Periodontology 3:206-212, 1998.

 

References: Periodontal Disease as a Risk Factor for Heart Disease

Beck JD, Slade G and Offenbacher S; Oral disease, cardiovascular disease and systemic inflammation; Periodontology 2000, 23:110-120, 2000.

Arbes SJ Jr., Slade GD and Beck JD; Association between extent of periodontal attachment loss and self-reported history of heart attack: An analysis of NHANES III data, J. Dent. Res. 78 (12) 1777-1782, 1999.

Beck J, Garcia R, Gerardo H, Vokonas PS and Offenbacher S; Periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease, J. Periodontology 67:1123-1137, 1996.

DeStefano F, Anda RF, Kahn KS, Williamson DF and Russell CM; Dental disease and risk of coronary heart disease and mortality; British Medical Journal 306:688-691, 1993.

Kweider M, Lowe GDO, Murray GD, Kinane DF and McGowan DA; Dental disease, Fibrinogen and white cell count; Links with myocardial infarction? Scottish Medical Journal 38:73-74, 1993.

Kinane DF and Lowe GDO; How periodontal disease may contribute to cardiovascular disease, Periodontology 2000 23:121-126, 2000.

Grau AJ, Buggle F, Ziegler C, Schwarz W, Meuser J, Tasman AJ, Buhler A, Benesch C, Becher H and Hacke W; Association between acute cerebrovascular ischemia and chronic and recurrent infection, Stroke 28:1724-1729, 1997.

Loesche WJ, Periodontal disease as a risk factor for heart disease, Compendium Continuing Education Dental 15:976-991.

Mattila KJ; Dental infections as a risk factor for acute myocardial infarction, European Heart Journal 14 (Supplement K): 51-53, 1993.

Mattila KJ, Valtonen VV, Nieminen M, and Huttunen JK; Dental infection and the risk of new coronary events: Prospective study of patients with documented coronary artery disease, Clinical Infectious Diseases 20:588-592, 1995.

Mattila KJ, Nieminen MS, Valtonen VV, Rasi VP, Kesaniemi YA, Syrjala SL, Jungell PS, Isoluoma M, Hietaniemi K, Jokinen MJ and Huttunen JK, Association between dental health and acute myocardial infarction, British Medical Journal 298:779-782, 1989.

Mattila KJ, Valle MS, Nieminen MS, Voltonen VV and Hietaniemi KL, Dental infections and coronary atherosclerosis, Atherosclerosis 103:205-211.

Morrison HI, Ellison LF and Taylor GW, Periodontal diseasse and risk of fatal coronary heart and cerebrovascular disease, Journal of Cardiovascular Risk 6:7-11, 1999.

Meyer DH and Fives-Taylor PM, Oral pathogens: from dental plaque to cardiac disease, Current Opinion in Microbiology 1:88-95, 1998.

Meier CR, Derby LE, Jick SS, Vasilakis C and Jick H, Antibiotics and risk of subsequent first-time acute myocardial infarction, Journal American Medical Association 281:427-431, 1999.

Paunio K, Impivaara O, Tiekso J and Maki J, Missing teeth and ischaemic heart disease in men aged 45-64 years, European Heart Journal 14 (Supplement K) 54-56, 1993.



Abstracts

1. Breen H J, Rogers P A, Lawless H C & Humphreys, J S. Evaluation of
data from Florida, Hunter, Borodontic and Conventional probes. J Dent
Res 1993; 72(4): 719 (Abst 263).

2. Breen H J, Rogers P A, Johnson N W. Reduced variance of Florida Probe
measurements using a new computer algorithm. J Dent Res 1996; 75
(Special Issue): 1190 (Abst 481).

3. Breen H J, Rogers P A, Johnson N W. Option-4 Algorithm: RAL
reproducibility and site-specific attachment level change. J Dent Res
1997; 76 (Special Issue): 30 (Abst 134).

4. Breen H J, Rogers P A, Johnson N W. Option-4 algorithm: Comparison
with Double Pass, Option-3, Option-4 and Modified Option-4. J Dent Res
1998; 77 (Special Issue): 288 (Abst 1461).



Referred Publications

1. Breen H J, Rogers P A, Lawless H C, Austin J S, Johnson N W.
Important differences in clinical data derived from third, second and
first generation periodontal probes. J Periodontol 1997; 68: 335-345.

2. Breen H J, Rogers P A, Slaney R E, Lawless H C, Austin J S, Gillett I
R, Johnson N W. Option-4 algorithm for automated disc probe: Reduction
in the variance of site-specific relative attachment level measurements.
J Periodontol 1997; 68: 456-466.

3. Breen H J, Rogers P A, Slaney R E, Gillett I R & Johnson N W.
Option-4 algorithm for third generation disc probe: Agreement of
selected relative attachment level measurements and detection of
site-specific attachment level change. J Periodontol 1999; 70: 159-170.

4. Breen H J, Johnson N W, Rogers P A. Site-specific attachment level
change detected by physical probing in untreated chronic adult
periodontitis: Review of studies 1982 - 1997. J Periodontol 1999; 70:
312-328.

5. Breen H J, Rogers P A, Johnson N, Slaney R. Option-4 Algorithm for
Florida pocket depth probe: reduction in the variance of site-specific
probeable crevice depth measurements. J Clin Periodontol 1999; 26: 511-518.

6. Breen H J, Rogers P A, Johnson N W. Improvements in methods of
periodontal probing: comparison of relative attachment level data
selected by outlier reduction protocols from Florida disc probe
measurements. J Clin Periodontol 2002; 29: 679-687.



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