Periodontal Probes In Switzerland
Written by the Equate Instruments Technical Team · Reviewed by the Medical & Dental Board, Equate Instruments · Published ·
In Switzerland, 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 Switzerland was 20.1% (WHO).
Key points
- Swiss compulsory health insurance does not cover routine fillings for caries or orthodontic correction such as children's braces; the covered indications are listed exhaustively in Articles 17 to 19a of the KLV (Federal Office of Public Health).
Dentists in Switzerland at a glance
- Practising dentists: 4,180 (2014) to 4,337 (2018)
- +3.8% since 2014
- Practising dentists: 4,180 (2014) to 4,337 (2018)
- Eurostat (dataset hlth_rs_prs2, Health personnel), 2018
- Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
- 4,089
- Switzerland had 4,089 dental practices at the end of 2021 (Swiss Federal Statistical Office).
- Bundesamt für Statistik (BFS), 2021
- WHO reported 4,217 dentists in Switzerland in 2016, or 5.0 per 10,000 population (WHO).
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- WHO reported 4,217 dentists in Switzerland in 2016, or 5.0 per 10,000 population (WHO).
- World Health Organization, 2016
- dental schools listed
- 4
- dental schools listed
- Equate research
- Untreated caries, age 5+40.3%
- Severe periodontal disease, 15+20.1%
- No natural teeth, 20+8.9%
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 Switzerland stock?
- UNC-15
- CP-12 and CP-11
- WHO CPI probe
What are periodontal probes used for in Switzerland?
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.
Which periodontal probes does Equate supply to Switzerland?
Popular Equate periodontal probes for Switzerland
All products
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
periodontal probes
Expro 9 Explorer and CP-18 Probe Combination - 6 mm Solid Handle
EI-0205
How are periodontal probes regulated in Switzerland?
Under Switzerland's MedDO, a device's risk class is determined from its intended purpose using Annex VIII of the EU MDR (Swissmedic).
How should periodontal probes be cleaned and sterilised in Switzerland?
Total expenditure on dental healthcare in Switzerland was estimated at US$4,219 million in 2019, or US$494 per person (WHO).
What is the Switzerland market like for periodontal probes?
Swiss compulsory health insurance does not cover routine fillings for caries or orthodontic correction such as children's braces; the covered indications are listed exhaustively in Articles 17 to 19a of the KLV (Federal Office of Public Health).
Where do dental students in Switzerland learn to use periodontal probes?
Students at University of Basel and University of Bern and 2 other Switzerland dental schools train with periodontal probes in their clinical years.
Why do practices in Switzerland buy periodontal probes from Equate?
- Every instrument is passivated stainless steel, ultrasonically cleaned, shape-, boil- and performance-tested and individually packed.
- A named Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing for private practices and university dental clinics in Switzerland.
Equate data
The Equate periodontal probes range for Switzerland
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 Switzerland
- 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 · DACH
Ahmed Wali
Regional Executive, Stuttgart, Germany
Frequently asked questions
Can clinics in Switzerland buy periodontal probes directly from Equate?
Yes. Equate sells directly to clinics, dental groups and distributors in Switzerland. The Regional Executive for DACH handles quotes, samples and volume pricing.
References
- World Health Organization (2019)
- Swissmedic (2026)
- Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG) (2026)
- 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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