Oral Examination Instruments - Small Animal
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Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth
Periodontal Probe
The periodontal probe is used to:
- Measure periodontal probing depth
- Assess the degree of gingival inflammation
- Evaluate furcation lesions
- Evaluate extent of tooth mobility
Dental Explorer
The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument, is used to:
- Determine the presence of caries
- Explore other enamel and dentin defects, e.g.fracture, odontoclastic resorptive lesions
Dental Mirror
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.