The dental explorer or sickle probe, thanks to its sharp tip, is used with to improve tactile sensation, but also: to determine the presence of tooth decay on tooth enamel; to detect calculus and caries; to examine pockets, furcations and restorations.
Endodontic Micro-Explorers
Thanks to its long and pointed tip, can be deeply inserted into the endodontic canal. It gives a better visibility when working with the microscope. Used to probe and detect canal openings within the pulp chamber. The main application is the identification of access into root canals and to establish the position and the blocking force of broken endodontic instruments (as well as of silver pins) in root canals.
Instrument name: [0.5x205mm (0.02x8.07in
Tip: Pointed
Handle: Hexagonal