{"product_id":"dental-diagnostic-instruments-explorer-5-double-ended-d1001","title":"5 Explorer - Double-Ended #17\/#23 Dental Explorer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Clinical Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-Ended 17\/23 Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines two specialized explorer tips in one instrument for efficient dental examinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#23 Shepherd’s Hook – Caries Detection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a curved, hook-shaped tip designed for examining tooth surfaces, occlusal pits, and fissures to assist in detecting caries and surface irregularities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#17 Explorer – Subgingival Calculus Detection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features an angled working end designed for detecting subgingival calculus and examining interproximal surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterproximal \u0026amp; Restoration Assessment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Facilitates tactile examination of proximal tooth surfaces, restoration margins, and areas that are difficult to inspect visually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced Tactile Sensitivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine explorer tips help clinicians distinguish calculus deposits, surface defects, and irregularities during diagnostic examinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-Ended Efficiency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides two complementary diagnostic tips without requiring separate instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Quality Stainless Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufactured from stainless steel for durability and reliable professional dental use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dental Diagnostic Explorer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern \/ Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explorer #5 (17\/23)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double-Ended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking End #17:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Angled Explorer for Subgingival Calculus Detection and Interproximal Examination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking End #23:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shepherd’s Hook for Caries Detection and Tooth Surface Examination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caries Detection, Calculus Identification, Restoration Margin Assessment, and Dental Surface Examination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e General Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Periodontal Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DoWell Dental","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50259950076154,"sku":"D1001","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/1486\/1306\/files\/d1001-5-explorer-double-ended-17-23-dental-explorer-01.png?v=1789419192","url":"https:\/\/miadentalproducts.com\/products\/dental-diagnostic-instruments-explorer-5-double-ended-d1001","provider":"Mia Dental Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}