Pcpunc 15 probe

The full‐mouth plaque index (FMPI), full‐mouth bleeding on probing (FMBS), gingival index (GI) and probing depth to the nearest millimeter were recorded using a PCP‐UNC 15 probe (Hu‐Friedy). 3rd molars were excluded.

Periodontal and implant examinations were performed at the final re-evaluation. Demographic data, medical history, and smoking status data were recorded. Regarding smoking, patients were divided into 3 groups: the nonsmokers (who had never smoked), former smokers (who quit > 5 years ago), and current smokers (who had at least one cigarette/day). At the re-evaluation, the periodontal status of patients was classified according to the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions [14 (link)]. Clinical examination was performed by two calibrated examiners (IP and PV). The full-mouth plaque score (FMPS), PPD, CAL, gingival recession (REC), and BOP around teeth were recorded. The PiPD, clinical attachment level (CALi), mucosa recession (RECi), implant plaque score (IPS), BOPi, and suppuration around implants were recorded. All measurements were performed manually at six aspects of each tooth and implant using a PCPUNC 15 probe (HuFriedy, Chicago, IL, USA). For CALi, the implant platform/shoulder was considered the cervical limit [21 (link), 31 (link)].

Clinical parameters, including probing depth (PD), gingival recession, CAL, plaque index (PI) [32 (link)] and gingival index (GI) [33 (link)] were recorded. The gingival recession and PD were measured using a PCP-UNC15 probe (Hu-Friedy, Chicago, IL, USA) from a reference point, the cementum-enamel junction, and both data were then combined and reported as CAL. All parameters were examined by one experienced periodontist (S.K.). The intra-examiner calibration was performed with 98% and 96% agreement for PD and CAL, respectively.