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==~~Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth~~==

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:[[Periodontal Probe]]

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:[[Dental Explorer]]

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~~===Periodontal Probe===~~

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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===~~

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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===~~

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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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[[Category:Waltham reviewed]]

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