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==Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth==

==Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth==

'''Periodontal Probe'''<br>

 

===Periodontal Probe===

 

The periodontal probe is used to:

The periodontal probe is used to:

*Measure periodontal probing depth

*Measure periodontal probing depth

*Evaluate extent of tooth mobility

*Evaluate extent of tooth mobility

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'''Dental Explorer'''<br>

===Dental Explorer===

 

The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument, is used to:

The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument, is used to:

*Determine the presence of caries

*Determine the presence of caries

*Explore other enamel and dentin defects, e.g.fracture, odontoclastic resorptive lesions

*Explore other enamel and dentin defects, e.g.fracture, odontoclastic resorptive lesions

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'''Dental Mirror'''

===Dental Mirror===

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'''Dental Record Sheets'''<br>

===Dental Record Sheets===

Various charts are available and the particular choice depends on operator preference. A complete dental record is required for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, as well as for medicolegal reasons.

Various charts are available and the particular choice depends on operator preference. A complete dental record is required for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, as well as for medicolegal reasons.

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