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==Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth==
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'''Periodontal Probe'''<br>
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The periodontal probe is used to:
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*Measure periodontal probing depth
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*Assess the degree of gingival inflammation
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*Evaluate furcation lesions
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*Evaluate extent of tooth mobility
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'''Dental Explorer'''<br>
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The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument, is used to:
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*Determine the presence of caries
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*Explore other enamel and dentin defects, e.g.fracture, odontoclastic resorptive lesions
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'''Dental Mirror'''
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'''Dental Record Sheets'''<br>
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Various charts are available and the particular choice depends on operator preference. A complete dental record is required for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, as well as for medicolegal reasons.
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[[Category:Oral Examination]]
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[[Category:Dental Instruments]]
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[[Category:Oral Examination Instruments - Small Animal]]
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