5 Explorer - Double-Ended #17/#23 Dental Explorer

Product Overview:

The Dental Explorer #5 is a double-ended diagnostic instrument designed for caries detection, subgingival calculus identification, and examination of tooth surfaces, restorations, and interproximal areas. Combining a #17 explorer with a #23 Shepherd’s Hook, this versatile instrument provides two complementary working ends for precise tactile examination during routine dental assessments and periodontal evaluations.

Manufactured from high-quality stainless steel, the Explorer #5 allows dental professionals to detect surface irregularities, evaluate restoration margins, and identify calculus deposits through controlled tactile feedback.

Key Features & Clinical Benefits:

• Dual-Ended 17/23 Configuration: Combines two specialized explorer tips in one instrument for efficient dental examinations.

• #23 Shepherd’s Hook – Caries Detection: Features a curved, hook-shaped tip designed for examining tooth surfaces, occlusal pits, and fissures to assist in detecting caries and surface irregularities.

• #17 Explorer – Subgingival Calculus Detection: Features an angled working end designed for detecting subgingival calculus and examining interproximal surfaces.

• Interproximal & Restoration Assessment: Facilitates tactile examination of proximal tooth surfaces, restoration margins, and areas that are difficult to inspect visually.

• Enhanced Tactile Sensitivity: Fine explorer tips help clinicians distinguish calculus deposits, surface defects, and irregularities during diagnostic examinations.

• Double-Ended Efficiency: Provides two complementary diagnostic tips without requiring separate instruments.

• High-Quality Stainless Steel: Manufactured from stainless steel for durability and reliable professional dental use.

Product Specifications:

• Product Type: Dental Diagnostic Explorer

• Pattern / Number: Explorer #5 (17/23)

• Configuration: Double-Ended

• Material: Stainless Steel

• Working End #17: Angled Explorer for Subgingival Calculus Detection and Interproximal Examination

• Working End #23: Shepherd’s Hook for Caries Detection and Tooth Surface Examination

• Primary Applications: Caries Detection, Calculus Identification, Restoration Margin Assessment, and Dental Surface Examination

• Clinical Use: General Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Periodontal Assessment