Dentistry Quiz 1

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Which of the following is NOT a use for the instrument illustrated? Measure periodontal probing depth Determine degree of gingival inflammation by gentle probing Measure gingival recession Feel for caries decay Measure furcation lesions Please select an option Incorrect. The instrument is a periodontal probe. It can be used to measure periodontal probing depth. WikiVet Article: Small Animal Dentistry Incorrect. The instrument is a periodontal probe. It can be used to determine the degree of gingival inflammation by gentle probing. WikiVet Article: Small Animal Dentistry Incorrect. The instrument is a periodontal probe. It can be used to measure gingival recession. WikiVet Article: Small Animal Dentistry Correct! The instrument is a periodontal probe. Explorer probe would be used to feel for caries decay. WikiVet Article: Small Animal Dentistry Incorrect. The instrument is a periodontal probe. It can be used to measure furcation lesions. WikiVet Article: Small Animal Dentistry