Which instrument is primarily used to measure periodontal pocket depth during initial examination?
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Correct answer: Periodontal probe
A periodontal probe is calibrated with millimeter markings and used to measure the depth of the gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket, an essential diagnostic step in periodontics.
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