Hamp Furcation Degree

Hamp furcation degree I to III from the horizontal probing depth and whether the probe passes through.

Open the calculator → Runs in your browser. Data leaves only if you deliberately send a problem report from the interactive tool.

Example

Probe passes through the furcation
No
Horizontal probing depth into the furcation
4 mm

Result: Hamp degree II: horizontal loss of support of 4 mm, more than 3 mm, without through-and-through destruction.

The tool opens with these values already filled in. Replace them with your own.

What you enter

  • Probe passes through the furcation
  • Horizontal probing depth into the furcation
How this is calculated

Citation

Hamp SE, Nyman S, Lindhe J. Periodontal treatment of multirooted teeth: results after 5 years. J Clin Periodontol. 1975;2(3):126-135. Read the sources: Hamp 1975 ↗, Clin Exp Dent Res 2024 ↗, Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2023 ↗

A reference and educational tool. Not medical, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for clinician judgment.

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