Dental Explorers

A dental explorer is an important tool for diagnosis. Used by dentists and hygienists to detect cavities, calculus, and enamel defects. This is a small hooked instrument. It helps the practitioner to feel subtle irregularities that X-rays may miss.

At Fortec, we provide top-quality dental explorers. Made with medical-grade stainless steel. Our explorers are for daily use. Browse our collection to find the right explorer for your practice. 

How to Choose the Right Explorer for Your Practice?

Picking the right explorer is not about what's looking good. It's about the tool that matches the job.

DG16/23 Explorer: The DG16/23 Explorer is a double-ended tool. One end is a DG16 explorer. The other end is a #23 explorer. It helps in checking the tops of the teeth. It helps to feel around the filing to see if they are smooth. Helps to reach tricky spots that cannot be seen with the human eye. 

DG16 Explorer: The DG16 Explorer is double-ended. Both ends are the same shape. It is great for checking tight spots between teeth. It helps to find holes between teeth and check under the gum line for hard buildup. A good tool to feel the edges of old fillings.

23/CP-8 Expros: The 23/CP-8 Expros is a double-ended tool. One end is a #23 explorer. The other end is a CP-8 periodontal probe. The explorer helps to find cavities. The probe end is used to measure gum pockets. A single tool can full dental exam. 

5 Explorer: The 5 Explorer is double-ended. It has a curved tip on each end. This shape helps you reach between back teeth. It lets us find cavities between molars. Check for hard calculus below the gum. Also feel around furcations. 

23/0 Michigan Expros: The 23/0 Michigan Expros is a double-ended tool. One end is a #23 explorer. The other end is a Michigan 0 probe. This explorer helps to check decay. The probe end helps to measure gum health. Also, complete examination and charting faster. 

Quality You Can Trust

Fortec uses a special type of steel that does not rust. This steel is strong and safe for both dentists and patients.

They can stand against high temperatures. You can put them in a regular dental sterilizer. They will never get damaged by the heat or steam.

These tools resist bending and rust. The steel is strong enough but not brittle. It remains straight even after many uses. You will never see rust on the surface.

They will give good tactile feedback. Means you can feel even tiny details on the tooth. The tools transfer tiny vibrations right to your fingertips.

When to replace your explorer?

Get a new explorer when the tip becomes bent or dull. Also, if you see any rust or small pits on the metal. If your explorer gets damaged, it will not give you proper damage. 

Conclusion

At Fortec, our mission is to help you find the right explorer for your work. We make every tool to last and be safe to sterilize. If you are not sure which explorer is best for you. Contact us, we are happy to help you. Tools are available in larger quantities if you want a bulk supply.