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A Simple Constant‐Force Pocket Probe
Author(s) -
Borsboom P. C. F.,
Bosch J. J. ten,
Corba N. H. C.,
Tromp J. A. H.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1981.52.7.390
Subject(s) - constant (computer programming) , spring (device) , force constant , simple (philosophy) , physics , classical mechanics , computer science , thermodynamics , quantum mechanics , philosophy , epistemology , molecule , programming language
A constant‐force pocket probe is constructed by application of a constant‐force spring. This is wound on two cylinders in reverse‐winding mode. As the distance to the probe top is constant, a constant force is obtained. Very little experience is needed to master the rotating of the handle while using the probe.