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Oral Examination Instruments - Small Animal (view source)
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− +===Periodontal Probe===+ +The periodontal probe is a narrow rounded or flat, blunt-ended, graduated instrument. Due to its blunt end, it can be inserted into the [[Gingiva|gingival]] sulcus without causing trauma. + +The periodontal probe is used to:+*Measure periodontal probing depth +*Determine degree of gingival inflammation by gentle probing+*Measure gingival attachment loss (recession) +*Evaluate furcation lesions+*Evaluate extent of tooth mobility
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−The markings are either engraved rings or colour coded bands. A screening probe for example has 3 or 4mm banded block markings whilst a Williams periodontal probe is more accurate with mm markings. Before using the probe, the operator should ensure that they know what the marking represent by comparing it do a ruler.
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−===Dental Explorer===
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−The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument.
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−It is used to check for hard tissue defects for example:
−*Determine the presence of caries
−*Explore other enamel and dentin defects, such as fractured teeth, odontoclastic resorptive lesions
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−The explorer is also useful for tactile examination of the subgingival tooth surfaces. Subgingival calculus and odontoclastic resorptive lesions may be identified in this way.
−Dental explorers are available in various shapes, usually straight or curved. The Shepherds hook pattern is frequently used in veterinary dentistry, but a probe with a 90 degree bend is often easier to use, and more ideal.
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−===Dental Mirror===
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−A dental mirror not often used in veterinary dentistry but is a useful tool as it allows you to visualise the palatal/lingual surfaces of the teeth easily. Orientation may cause confusion and the use of a dental mirror takes some practice. The mirror can be wiped across the buccal mucous membranes before use to prevent condensation occurring.
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−Dental mirrors are available in several sizes. A small (paediatric size) mirror for cats and small dogs and a larger one for medium to large dogs should be available.
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==Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth==
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