EXPLORERS Explorers are used to examine tooth surfaces for calculus, decalcified and carious lesions, dental anomalies, and anatomic features such as grooves, curvatures, or root furcations. Clinical evaluation, by use of an Explorer, is necessary before, during, and after many dental procedures. Therefore, these instruments are often found in most procedural set-ups. Diagnostic Instrumentation
PROBES The probing of periodontal pockets is critical in the detection of periodontal disease.
11/12 Explorer EXD11/12
11/12 After Five™ Explorer EXD11/12A Similar to the EXD11/12, the after five version is 3mm longer at the terminal shank and is designed for better access to deeper pockets.
UNC 12 Probe PCPUNC12
Patterned after the Gracey 11/12, this explorer is ideal for posterior calculus detection in deep pockets, especially on proximal surfaces. It’s designed to explore an entire dentition with a single instrument.
With the UNC12 probe, you can determine exact depth of the pocket with markings on every millimeter, 1-12, and bands at 4-5 and 9-10mm.
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