Dental Explorer 11/12 – Double-Ended Diagnostic Instrument

Product Overview:

The Dental Explorer 11/12 is a double-ended diagnostic instrument designed for detecting calculus deposits and examining tooth and root surfaces during dental hygiene and periodontal assessments. Its angled working ends are patterned after the Gracey 11/12 design, providing access to posterior proximal surfaces and supporting tactile examination in periodontal pockets.

This versatile explorer helps dental professionals assess calculus deposits, caries, furcations, and restoration margins as part of routine diagnostic examinations and periodontal maintenance.

Key Features & Clinical Benefits:

• 11/12 Explorer Pattern: Angled working ends designed for examination of posterior tooth and root surfaces, particularly proximal areas.

• Posterior Calculus Detection: Supports tactile identification of calculus deposits on posterior proximal surfaces, including within deeper periodontal pockets.

• Coronal & Root Surface Examination: Designed to adapt to tooth surfaces above and below the gingival margin during diagnostic assessment.

• Caries Detection: Assists in examining tooth surfaces for signs of caries and surface irregularities.

• Periodontal Pocket Assessment: Supports exploration of pocket characteristics and examination of accessible root surfaces.

• Furcation & Restoration Examination: Helps clinicians assess accessible furcation areas and evaluate restoration margins through tactile examination.

• Double-Ended Design: Provides two working ends for convenient access to different tooth surfaces during clinical examinations.

Product Specifications:

• Product Type: Dental Diagnostic Explorer

• Pattern / Number: 11/12 Explorer

• Configuration: Double-Ended

• Primary Applications: Calculus Detection, Caries Detection, Root Surface Examination, and Restoration Assessment

• Additional Applications: Periodontal Pocket Exploration and Furcation Examination

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