- A double-ended diagnostic instrument
Features:
- Application:
- Used for calculus detection and examining tooth surfaces, pits, and fissures for dental decay or other irregularities
- Design:
- A double-ended diagnostic instrument combining two different explorer tips
- Working ends:
- #6 Explorer
- A curved explorer tip, commonly used for examining pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces and for detecting calculus deposits
- #23 Shepard's Hook Explorer
- A sharp, hooked tip that is ideal for checking for decay and exploring pits and fissures on all tooth surfaces
- Ergonomic handle:
- The double-ended instrument has a large, lightweight, "Pacific Blue" resin handle designed for comfort and reduced hand fatigue
- Knurling on the handle provides superior control and tactile sensitivity
- Durable construction:
- The tips are made from 440A surgical stainless steel that has undergone a proprietary heat treatment and cryogenic process
- This results in tips that are tougher, sharper, and hold their edge longer
- Manufacturing:
- The instrument is handcrafted in the USA