Gauges & Calipers

About gauges and calipers

Lab gauges and calipers measure thickness and linear dimension; a Boley gauge is a caliper-type sliding gauge used for that purpose. The FDA lists the dental depth gauge instrument among dental hand instruments, Class I (21 CFR 872.4565).

Measures thickness and linear dimension.

Sources: The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms, 9th edition (J Prosthet Dent 2017) · FDA 21 CFR 872.4565, Dental hand instrument