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==Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth==
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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>]]
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[[File:Explorer probes.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Different examples of explorer probes<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
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===Dental Explorer===
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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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[[File:Dental_mirror.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Dental mirror<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
 
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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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Latest revision as of 14:09, 2 November 2014



Small Animal Oral Examination Instruments
This section is part of Dentistry


Section Content:

Periodontal Probe
Dental Explorer
Dental Mirror


Oral examination instruments.jpg



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