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[[File:Explorer probes.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Different examples of explorer probes<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument.  

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

It is used to check for hard tissue defects for example:

The dental explorer or probe, is a sharp-ended instrument.  

*Determine the presence of caries

 

*Explore other [[Enamel Organ#Enamel|enamel]] and [[Enamel Organ#Dentin|dentin]] defects, such as fractured teeth, [[FORL|odontoclastic resorptive lesions]]

It is used to check for hard tissue defects, for example:

*To determine the presence of [[Dental Caries|caries]]

*To explore other [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Enamel|enamel]] and [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Dentin|dentin]] defects, such as fractured teeth and [[FORL|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.

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 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 useful.  

 

 

 

 

[[Category:Dental Instruments]]

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