- Primarily used for the examination of teeth for caries, calculus, and other abnormalities
Features:
- ODU #11-12 pattern:
- The explorer has two working ends with a specific curvature and angle, making it highly effective for accessing different tooth surfaces
- Commonly used for exploring proximal and cervical surfaces
- Has a longer, or "extended," terminal shank
- Allows for better access and reach into deep pockets, especially in posterior and interproximal areas
- Double-ended design:
- Provides two distinct working ends on a single handle, reducing the need to switch instruments during an examination
- Hand-finished tips:
- Nordent hand-sharpens and forms each tip, ensuring high quality, consistency, and a sharp point
- UltraSteel tips:
- Made from cryogenically hardened, spring-tempered stainless steel. This proprietary process creates a micro-structure with fine, evenly distributed carbide particles that offer superior hardness and resistance to breakage
- DuraLite Round Handle:
- Features a lightweight, 9.5mm diameter DuraLite Round handle, which offers excellent ergonomics and control while reducing hand fatigue
- Construction:
- The instrument is made of high-quality stainless steel and is autoclavable
- Origin:
- Manufactured in the USA
