Explorer
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Dental Explorer is a double-ended diagnostic instrument with ultra-fine tips for precise tactile detection of caries, calculus, cracks, and open margins. Slim, angled ends reach pits, fissures, and interproximals, while a textured, lightweight handle keeps control steady. Stainless steel tolerates routine sterilization. Choose it to speed exams, improve accuracy in hard-to-see areas, and confirm restoration quality with confident tactile feedback.
Description
Explorer is a double-ended dental instrument used for fast, tactile assessment of tooth surfaces. Ultra-fine, sharp tips let clinicians feel changes that eyes can miss, such as rough calculus, undermined enamel, micro-fractures, and open or overhanging margins. The slim, angled working ends reach pits, fissures, interproximals, and subgingival areas. A lightweight, textured handle keeps the grip steady with gloves. Stainless steel construction resists corrosion and cleans easily between patients.
Key features and benefits:
• Fine, resilient tips that transmit clear tactile feedback
• Two working angulations for occlusal, interproximal, and cervical access
• Lightweight, anti-slip handle for precise control and reduced fatigue
• Rigid, corrosion-resistant stainless steel for long service life
• Autoclavable when processed according to validated sterilization protocols
Common uses and applications:
• Screening for caries in pits and fissures
• Detecting residual calculus during periodontal instrumentation
• Evaluating margins of restorations, crowns, and veneers
• Tracing cracks, developmental grooves, and enamel defects
• Hygiene, operative, and endodontic exams in clinics, schools, and outreach programs
Comparison guidance:
• Versus a periodontal probe: the probe measures depth in millimeters; the explorer provides tactile detection of roughness, defects, and margins.
• Versus visual inspection alone: the explorer improves sensitivity in hard-to-see areas. Use with a light, gliding stroke to avoid damaging demineralized surfaces.
Care notes:
• Inspect tip sharpness and alignment routinely.
• Clean and sterilize per clinic protocols to support infection control.
