Periodontal Probes In Austria
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Austria, Equate supplies 90 periodontal probes references directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors. In 2019, the estimated prevalence of severe periodontal disease among people aged 15 and over in Austria was 18.0% (WHO).
Key points
- Periodontal probes are class Ir devices under EU MDR 2017/745.
- WHO reported 5,009 dentists in Austria in 2017, or 5.7 per 10,000 population (WHO).
Dentists in Austria at a glance
- Members of the Austrian Dental Chamber on 1 October: 5,338 (2023) to 5,658 (2026)
- +6% since 2023
- Members of the Austrian Dental Chamber on 1 October: 5,338 (2023) to 5,658 (2026)
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK), Mitgliederstand, 2026
- On 1 October 2026, the Austrian Dental Chamber had 5,658 members, of whom 3,780 were in private practice and 750 were employed (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
- 5,658
- On 1 October 2026, the Austrian Dental Chamber had 5,658 members, of whom 3,780 were in private practice and 750 were employed (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK), 2026
- WHO reported 5,009 dentists in Austria in 2017, or 5.7 per 10,000 population (WHO).
- 5.7
- WHO reported 5,009 dentists in Austria in 2017, or 5.7 per 10,000 population (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2017
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+29.9%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+18%
- No natural teeth, 20+13.8%
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 Austria stock?
- WHO CPI probe
- Nabers furcation probe
- Williams
What are periodontal probes used for in Austria?
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.
Where do dental students in Austria learn to use periodontal probes?
Students at Medical University of Innsbruck and Danube Private University and 2 other Austria dental schools train with periodontal probes in their clinical years.
Popular Equate periodontal probes for Austria
All products
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
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
Which periodontal probes does Equate supply to Austria?
Local guides: Krems an der Donau, Vienna and Graz.
How are periodontal probes regulated in Austria?
Under § 62 of Austria's MPG 2021, cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of medical devices must use suitable, validated procedures (BASG).
How should periodontal probes be cleaned and sterilised in Austria?
Under Austria's dental Hygiene Regulation 2025, existing practices must implement the steriliser and washer-disinfector requirements by 1 May 2028 at the latest (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
Total expenditure on dental healthcare in Austria was estimated at US$2,116 million in 2019, or US$236 per person (WHO).
What is the Austria market like for periodontal probes?
WHO reported 5,009 dentists in Austria in 2017, or 5.7 per 10,000 population (WHO).
In 2021, the largest government health financing scheme in Austria covered 99% of the population (WHO).
Why do practices in Austria buy periodontal probes from Equate?
- Samples are available, so a clinic in Austria can test an instrument before ordering in volume.
- Buyers in Austria deal with the manufacturer itself, choosing from 90 periodontal probes references.
Equate data
The Equate periodontal probes range for Austria
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 Austria
- 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
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- perio probe dental5,000
- periodontal probe5,000
- briault probe500
Your Regional Executive · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Austria buy periodontal probes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Austria. The Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
Which regulation covers periodontal probes in Austria?
Reusable surgical instruments in Austria fall under the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 as class I devices with reprocessing requirements (class Ir).
What sterilisation rules apply to periodontal probes in Austria?
The Austrian Dental Chamber's Hygiene Regulation 2025 came into force on 1 May 2025 and requires a Class B steriliser (EN ISO 13060) for sterilising instruments in dental practices (Österreichische Zahnärztekammer).
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices, Article 52(7) and Annex VIII (2017)
- Bundesamt für Sicherheit im Gesundheitswesen (BASG) (2021)
- Österreichische Zahnärztekammer (ÖZÄK) (2025)
- 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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