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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
Types of periodontal probes
Marquis, Williams, and UNC
Marquis periodontal probe

Marquis mm increments
3,6,9,12
Williams periodontal probe

Williams mm increments
1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10
UNC periodontal probe

used in large dogs and patients with deep periodontal pockets
UNC mm increments
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
Dental explorer
used to explore the topography of the tooth surface, determine the completeness of the treatment after calculus debridement
Types of dental explorers
Orban, pig tail, 11/12 ODU, shepherd’s hook
Orban

Pig Tail

11/12 ODU

ideal for veterinary use, the curvature makes it adaptable for rostral and caudal teeth
Shepherd’s Hook

most common explorer in veterinary practices