Periodontal Probes In Estonia
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
Clinics and distributors in Estonia can buy periodontal probes directly from Equate, which lists 90 references. In 2019, an estimated 20.6% of people aged 15 and over in Estonia had severe periodontal disease (WHO Oral Health Country Profile).
Key points
- Periodontal probes are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- The University of Tartu's Institute of Dentistry is the only dental education institution in Estonia (University of Tartu).
Dentists in Estonia at a glance
- Practising dentists: 1,223 (2014) to 1,434 (2024)
- +17.3% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 1,223 (2014) to 1,434 (2024)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2024
- In 2018, Estonia had 1,277 dentists, or 9.7 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- 9.7
- In 2018, Estonia had 1,277 dentists, or 9.7 per 10,000 people (WHO Oral Health Country Profile, National Health Workforce Accounts).
- World Health Organization, 2018
- dental schools listed
- 1
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+31.6%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+20.6%
- No natural teeth, 20+12.2%
The dark line marks the median of Equate's 22 markets. Source: WHO Oral Health Country Profiles 2022 (2019 estimates).
Which types of periodontal probes do clinics in Estonia stock?
- Nabers furcation probe
- Williams
- UNC-15
How should periodontal probes be cleaned and sterilised in Estonia?
In Estonia, insured women who are pregnant or have a child under one can receive a dental care benefit of up to EUR 105 a year (Estonian Health Insurance Fund).
What shapes demand for periodontal probes in Estonia?
The University of Tartu's Institute of Dentistry is the only dental education institution in Estonia (University of Tartu).
The first Estonian Dental Society was founded in Tartu in 1921 and brought together dentists of different nationalities (Eesti Arst).
Popular Equate periodontal probes for Estonia
All products
periodontal probes
Periodontal Probe CP12/#23 - Solid Knurled Handle
EI-0081
periodontal probes
WHO CPI Periodontal Probe with Ball Tip - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0183
periodontal probes
Expro 9 Explorer and CP-18 Probe Combination - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0205
periodontal probes
Probe CP-2 and Explorer #6 - Double-Ended Diagnostic Instrument
EI-0206
periodontal probes
UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow Handle
EI-0040
Where do dental students in Estonia learn to use periodontal probes?
Periodontal probes are part of clinical training at Estonia's 1 dental school, including University of Tartu, Institute of Dentistry.
Why do dentists in Estonia need periodontal probes?
A periodontal probe is a slim, blunt-ended hand instrument with millimetre markings, used to measure the depth of the pocket between gum and tooth. See the full guide to periodontal Probes.
Why do practices in Estonia buy periodontal probes from Equate?
- A named Regional Executive for Baltics handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private clinics and university dental clinics in Estonia.
- Clinics in Estonia can request samples and a quote before committing to a full order.
Equate data
The Equate periodontal probes range for Estonia
How this range is arranged for Estonia
- WHO estimates severe periodontal disease at 20.6% in Estonia, at or above the median of Equate's markets (20.4%), so area-specific and posterior patterns come first.
Catalogue explorer: 90 references
| Pattern | References | Figures | Handles | Coatings | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color-Coded Probes | 22 | — | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | titanium-coated | EI-0039EI-0081 |
| Williams Probes | 14 | Fig. 17, Fig. 3, Fig. 16 | hollow, knurled, silicone, solid | — | EI-0112EI-0113 |
| WHO CPI Probes | 10 | — | hollow, silicone, solid | — | EI-0038EI-0115 |
| UNC Probes | 2 | — | hollow, silicone | — | EI-0040EI-1020 |
| Nabers Furcation Probes | 7 | — | hollow, slim, solid | — | EI-0131EI-0882 |
| Explorer-Probe Combinations | 32 | — | hollow, silicone, slim, solid | — | EI-0045EI-0046 |
| ExPro Probes | 3 | — | silicone, solid | — | EI-0024EI-0884 |
Starter kit for a new practice in Estonia
- UNC-15 probe:UNC Periodontal Probe CP 15 - Hollow HandleEI-0040
- WHO probe:WHO CPI Probe CP 11.5 Ball-End - Hollow HandleEI-0038
- Furcation probe:Nabers Furcation Probe - Solid Handle 6mmEI-0131
What buyers search for (all English-language markets Equate tracks)
About 35,600 searches a month across 64 related terms.
- dental perio probe5,000
- dental probe5,000
- perio probe5,000
- perio probe dental5,000
- periodontal probe5,000
- briault probe500
Your Regional Executive · Baltics
Hassan Nazir
Regional Executive, Helsinki, Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Estonia buy periodontal probes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Estonia. The Regional Executive for Baltics handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
Which regulation covers periodontal probes in Estonia?
Reusable surgical instruments in Estonia fall under the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 as class I devices with reprocessing requirements (class Ir).
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- Estonian Health Insurance Fund (2026)
- University of Tartu (2026)
- Eesti Arst (1921)
- World Health Organization. Oral Health Surveys: Basic Methods, 5th edition. WHO, 2013 (the CPI probe)
- Ainamo J, Barmes D, Beagrie G, Cutress T, Martin J, Sardo-Infirri J. Development of the World Health Organization (WHO) Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN). International Dental Journal 1982;32(3):281–291
- Caton JG, Armitage G, Berglundh T, et al. A new classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2018;45(Suppl 20):S1–S8
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