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Small Animal Oral Examination Instruments This section is part of Dentistry

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Periodontal Probe

Dental Explorer

Dental Mirror

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-==Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth==
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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
-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.
-===Dental Explorer===
-The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument.
-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
-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.
-===Dental Mirror===
-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.
-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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