Which instrument would be BEST to detect furcation involvement on multirooted teeth?

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To tackle the question, we first identify the goal: detecting furcation involvement on multirooted teeth. Each option should be evaluated for its suitability to access and measure furcation areas.
Option 1: Biotype probe. This instrument is typically used to assess gingival or periodontal biotype (thickness of gingiva) rather than furcation anatomy. It does not have the specialized design needed to probe furcation depths, so it is not the best choice for furcation detection.
Option 2: Naber’s probe. This is specifically designed for furcation assessment. Its slim, flexible, and curved configuration allows the clinician to navigate the complex anatomy of multirooted teeth and record horizontal and vertical furcation involvement with calibrated markings. This makes it the most appropriate instrument for furcation detection.
Option 3: ODU 11/12 explorer. The ODU shepherd’s hook explorers are excellent for detecting calculus and irregularities on tooth surfaces, but they lack the specialized geometry and marking system to reliably assess furcation depths in multirooted teeth. Therefore, it is not the best instrument for furcation detection.
Option 4: Calibrated periodontal probe. While a calibrated probe can detect furcation involvement and provide measurement, it is not as specifically adapted to the confined, multi-branch furcation areas as the Naber’s probe. It can still be used, but it is not the BEST choice when dedicated furcation assessment tools are considered.
In sum, although both the calibrated periodontal probe and other probes can identify furcation to some extent, the Naber’s probe offers the most targeted design for multirooted furcation assessment, giving precise measurements in those challenging anatomies. The remaining tools either focus on different goals (biotype, calculus) or lack the specialized geometry for furcation navigation.

Which instrument would be BEST to detect furcation involvement on multirooted teeth?

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