We will describe a method using a hand held periodontal probe and the data will be recorded on the UCLA periodontal examination form. An examination set of instruments will be required. A clipboard will be helpful to stabilize the chart during the charting procedure. All data should be recorded with a pen. The UCLA examination form has all the teeth outlined and allows for five different recordings of pocket depth at five different dates.
Mobility is scored for each tooth in the appropriate box.
The patient's name, number and date is placed on the lower portion of the form.