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− | [[File:Oral examination instruments.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Instruments used for oral examination – periodontal probe, explorer probe, dental mirror<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]] | + | |title = Small Animal Oral Examination Instruments |
− | [[File:Explorer probes.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Different examples of explorer probes<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
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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.<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]] | |
− | [[File:Periodontal probe 3.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Periodontal probe (14W type) showing graduations of the tip<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]] | |
− | [[File:Periodontal probe in situ.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Periodontal probe used to measure gingival sulcus depth and feel for attachment loss. Here the probing depth is 2mm and considered normal on a canine tooth<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
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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:
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− | *Determine the presence of caries
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− | *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.
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− | 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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