Difference between revisions of "Oral Examination Instruments - Small Animal"

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Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth

Periodontal Probe

The periodontal probe is used to:

Measure periodontal probing depth
Assess the degree of gingival inflammation
Evaluate furcation lesions
Evaluate extent of tooth mobility

Dental Explorer

The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument, is used to:

Determine the presence of caries
Explore other enamel and dentin defects, e.g.fracture, odontoclastic resorptive lesions

Dental Mirror

Dental Record Sheets

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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+===Periodontal Probe===
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+The periodontal probe is used to:
+*Measure periodontal probing depth
+*Assess the degree of gingival inflammation
+*Evaluate furcation lesions
+*Evaluate extent of tooth mobility
+<br>
+===Dental Explorer===
+The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument, is used to:
+*Determine the presence of caries
+*Explore other enamel and dentin defects, e.g.fracture, odontoclastic resorptive lesions
+<br>
+===Dental Mirror===
+<br>
+===Dental Record Sheets===
+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.
+<br><br>
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