{"product_id":"probe-cp15-university-of-north-carolina-silicone","title":"Probe CP15 UNC, Single Ended, Silicone Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CP15 UNC (University of North Carolina) periodontal probe is a single-ended probe with a slim, straight tip on an angled shank, marked at every millimetre up to 15mm, with black bands at 4 to 5, 9 to 10 and 14 to 15mm for quick orientation. It is fitted with a wide, lightweight moulded silicone handle; the other end of the handle is a plain steel rod with no working tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked at every millimetre to 15mm, with black bands at 4 to 5, 9 to 10 and 14 to 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim, straight tip on an angled shank for reading pocket depth around each tooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide, lightweight silicone handle for a comfortable grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel working end, autoclavable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a CP15 UNC probe used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures periodontal pocket depth and, combined with the position of the gingival margin relative to the cemento-enamel junction, clinical attachment level. It is also used to check for bleeding on probing during a full periodontal examination and charting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat do the markings on a UNC-15 probe mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tip is marked at every millimetre from 1 to 15mm, so each reading can be taken to the nearest millimetre. The black bands at 4 to 5, 9 to 10 and 14 to 15mm make it easy to see at a glance where 5, 10 and 15mm fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from the UNC-15\/6 silicone probe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth carry the same UNC-15 markings. This CP15 is single-ended, with one probe tip. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/probe-unc-15-6\"\u003eUNC-15\/6 silicone probe\u003c\/a\u003e is double-ended, with a UNC-15 probe on one end and a fine, unmarked pointed explorer tip on the other, so you can probe and explore with one instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy choose a silicone handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA moulded silicone handle is wider and lighter than a solid steel one, which many clinicians find more comfortable over a long session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is this instrument made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe working end is hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, set into a moulded silicone handle. Both are fully autoclavable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose Blue, Black or Pink. All are the same instrument; only the handle colour differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our probe range alongside the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/probe-cp-12\"\u003eCP-12 silicone handle probe\u003c\/a\u003e and the double-ended \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cpitn-c-unc15\"\u003eCPITN-C \/ UNC-15 probe\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diagnostic-and-basic-tools\"\u003eDiagnostic range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle colours may look slightly different in person due to screen brightness, settings and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSTRUDENTAL","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":55145700393297,"sku":"111215DS","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":55145700426065,"sku":"111215DS-BK","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":55145700458833,"sku":"111215DS-PK","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/9139\/4897\/files\/cp15-1112-15-DS-blue-hero-diagonal.webp?v=1790851455","url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/probe-cp15-university-of-north-carolina-silicone","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}