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==Instruments Used to Examine the Mouth==
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===Periodontal Probe===
 
  
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The periodontal probe is used to:
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*Measure periodontal probing depth
 
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*Assess the degree of gingival inflammation
 
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*Evaluate furcation lesions
 
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*Evaluate extent of tooth mobility
 
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===Dental Explorer===
 
  
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The dental explorer or probe, a sharp-ended instrument, is used to:
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*Determine the presence of caries
 
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*Explore other enamel and dentin defects, e.g.fracture, odontoclastic resorptive lesions
 
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===Dental Mirror===
 
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===Dental Record Sheets===
 
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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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Latest revision as of 14:09, 2 November 2014



Small Animal Oral Examination Instruments
This section is part of Dentistry


Section Content:

Periodontal Probe
Dental Explorer
Dental Mirror


Oral examination instruments.jpg



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