dental probe

Dentist's pointed tool

A dental probe is a thin, pointed instrument used by dentists to examine teeth and gums.

The sharp tip detects cavities, measures gum pocket depth, and checks the integrity of dental work.

The hygienist used a dental probe to check for soft spots in the enamel.

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plaque · enamel · gum line · gums · cavity · tooth decay · root canal · open wide · periodontal · scrape · sharp · sharp point · metal · stainless steel · hook · pick · examination · tooth

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