*3.1.2 Examination with probe*

In addition to light and mirror, it is the examination made by contacting the caries surface with the probe [15]. However, probe examination can cause iatrogenic damage by accelerating the progression of occlusal caries in the initial stage or by carrying caries-causing bacteria from the infected area to other areas. Probing with light pressure could cause cavitation in white, opaque lesions. The use of blunttipped periodontal probes is recommended to control the surface structure of the lesion [16].
