MARJORIE K JEFFCOAT
Dentist in Birmingham, AL

License number
New Jersey 22DI01298600
Issued Date
Jun 24, 1981
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 1995
Category
Dentistry
Type
Dentist
Address
Address
Birmingham, AL

Professional information

Marjorie Jeffcoat Photo 1

Periodontal Probe

US Patent:
5318442, Jun 7, 1994
Filed:
May 18, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/884921
Inventors:
Marjorie K. Jeffcoat - Vestavia Hills AL
Albert L. Thomas - Auburn AL
Robert L. Jeffcoat - Vestavia Hills AL
Assignee:
Research Models, Inc. - both of AL
International Classification:
A61C 1904, A61B 5103, A61B 5117
US Classification:
433 72
Abstract:
An automated periodontal probe uses a logic device to control the drive motor of a distendable probe rod. The movement of the probe rod is measurable and the force applied to the rod is quantifiable, therefore the device affords exacting repeatability of test procedures on periodontal tissues and permits an accurate survey of the gum pockets which survey may be displayed or recorded. Further the device can be calibrated to cause minimum discomfort to the patient.