The Periotemp, a special computerized thermometer for your gums, is used to check to see if there are "hot spots" in your mouth. These hot spots are locations of elevated temperature that warn of the potential for disease before you are aware of any problem. Using a color monitor, audio system, and computer printout, the Periotemp painlessly enables your dentist to evaluate the health of your gums and select the most effective treatment for prevention or correction.
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