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==Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth==
==Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth==
−[[File:Oral examination instruments.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Instruments used for oral examination – periodontal probe, explorer probe, dental mirror<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
+[[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:Explorer probes.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Different examples of explorer probes<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>]]
===Periodontal Probe===
===Periodontal Probe===