Abstract: The periodontal pocket cleaner is a device for cleaning the deeper recesses of a periodontal pocket by the removal of debris material. The device can also be employed for ascertaining and monitoring bleeding and suppuration within such pocket so as to detect the onset of an inflamation or other pathology and for delivering medication to such pockets as a complement for the treatment of infections or inflammation. The device has a wooden composition and an elongated narrow shape with the grain of the wood running parallel to the direction of elongation. The device includes a tapered end which narrows to a functional point to facilitate the insertion of the device into the deeper recesses of the periodontal pocket. This tapered end of the device also serves for scooping material from the pocket, for scraping plaque from the tooth surfaces adjacent to the pocket, and for absorbing blood and other suspended components from the pocket.

Abstract: The periodontal pocket cleaner is a device for removing material from a periodontal sulcus or periodontal pocket and for ascertaining and monitoring bleeding and suppuration within the sulcus or pocket. The pocket cleaner is a disposable item composed of a soft hardwood or similarly appropriate wood. It has an elongated narrow shape with the grain of the wood parallel to the direction of elongation. The device tapers to a functional point at one end enabling this tapered end to be easily inserted into the sulcus or periodontal pocket. The tapered end of the pocket cleaner is softened by being moistened before being inserted into the sulcus or pocket. The tapered end of the pocket cleaner is used to scoop material from the sulcus or pocket, to scrape plaque from the tooth surfaces adjacent to the sulcus or pocket, and to absorb blood and other suspended components from the sulcus or pocket.