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[[File:Oral examination instruments.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Instruments used for oral examination – periodontal probe, explorer probe, dental mirror''© Lisa Milella 2013'']]

[[File:Explorer probes.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Different examples of explorer probes''© Lisa Milella 2013'']]

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===Periodontal Probe===

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===[[Periodontal Probe]]===

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~~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.~~

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~~The periodontal probe is used to:~~

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*Measure periodontal probing depth

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*Determine degree of gingival inflammation by gentle probing

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*Measure gingival attachment loss (recession)

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*Evaluate furcation lesions

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*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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~~[[File:Modified pen grip.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Correct way to hold a periodontal probe, modified pen grip.''© Lisa Milella 2013'']]~~

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~~[[File:Periodontal probe 3.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Periodontal probe (14W type) showing graduations of the tip''© Lisa Milella 2013'']]~~

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