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Periodontal Probe

Used as a miniature ruler to measure attachment levels, sulcus and pocket depths, loss of bone in furcation areas, size of oral lesions, assess the mobility of teeth and the presence of gingival bleeding

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Types of periodontal probes

Marquis, Williams, and UNC

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Marquis periodontal probe


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Marquis mm increments

3,6,9,12

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Williams periodontal probe


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Williams mm increments

1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10

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UNC periodontal probe

used in large dogs and patients with deep periodontal pockets

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UNC mm increments

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15

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Dental explorer

used to explore the topography of the tooth surface, determine the completeness of the treatment after calculus debridement

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Types of dental explorers

Orban, pig tail, 11/12 ODU, shepherd’s hook

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Orban


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Pig Tail


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11/12 ODU

ideal for veterinary use, the curvature makes it adaptable for rostral and caudal teeth

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Shepherd’s Hook

most common explorer in veterinary practices